CAIR’s 11th annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium will be held on Thursday, August 6 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Join the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in the nation’s Capitol for its 11th annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium themed “Understanding the Assignment: Faith, Freedom & Justice.”

In a time of rampant Islamophobia, young Muslims are showing up with faith, confidence and civic power. Join us for a day of leadership, advocacy and inspiration in the halls of power where decisions made daily affect millions around the nation and across the globe.

CAIR’s 11th Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (#MYLS2026)

Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. (sharp!) to 4:00 p.m.

Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, D.C. 20515

Cost: $15

Lunch will be provided. Open to ages 13-19. Space is limited.

For questions, contact: Shafiquil Muhshna smuhshna@cair.com or mdoutreach@cair.com

[NOTE: All past Maryland MYLS programs have sold out. Students interested in participating are encouraged to register early to reserve a spot.]

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CAIR’s MYLS programs are designed to train participants to develop strong leadership skills through raising self-awareness and participating in team-building exercises. Past events have featured tours of state buildings and meetings with elected leaders.

The core mission of MYLS is to encourage civic and political engagement among American Muslim youth, empower them to guide their communities from the margins to the mainstream of society and to help foster a well-integrated American Muslim identity that flourishes in a pluralistic society.

CAIR has been organizing youth leadership programs in states across the country for more than a decade. Participants of these programs have gone on to become respected community leaders, activists, community organizers, and youth leaders.