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Muslim youth will gather in Fresno

The Fresno Bee / 8/8/2008

A conference on Islam designed and run by Muslim youths will be presented next weekend in Fresno.

The My Deen conference, featuring speakers from throughout California, will be held at 9 a.m. next Saturday and Aug. 17 at California State University, Fresno. My Deen is a Fresno-based nonprofit organization dedicated to building the character of Muslim youths through activities and programs that serve the community.

The conference's theme will be "The Pursuit of Happiness -- A Journey Toward Iman." Speakers will include Salam Al-Marayati, executive director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Los Angeles; Sheikh Sadullah Khan, executive director of religious affairs at the Islamic Center of Irvine; Munir Qtaish, a member of the Bay area chapter of the Muslim American Society; and Sheik Ramadan, imam of Masjid Fresno.

"We want to empower kids to get involved," says event organizer Sheraz Gill.

The event is the collaborative effort of the Muslim Student Association at Fresno State and Masjid Fresno, Badr Islamic Center, Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, Valley Crescent School/Muslim Society of Central California, Masjid Al-Aqaba and Madera Masjid.

Cost is $15, $9 for students and children before Friday. After Friday, the cost will be $20 and $12, respectively. For more info, call (559) 260-1353 or go to mydeen.org.

-- Ron Orozco, The Fresno Bee

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