Mayor's Office of Muslim Engagement

07/28/2026

June and July were filled with service, connection, wellness, learning, and community engagement across Philadelphia.

The work of the Mayor’s Office of Muslim Engagement and the Mayor's Commission for Muslim Engagement is guided by Mayor Parker’s priorities of building a Safer, Cleaner, Greener Philadelphia with access to Economic Opportunity for All. Our By Any Means Transformation Initiative helps organize and advance this work through spiritual liberation, liberatory education, economic liberation, community safety and healing, and global vision and local power.

Highlights included:
• Sakinah in the City: 2nd Annual Muslim Mental Wellness Summit, with more than 100 attendees and 15 community, health, and wellness resources. Thank you to AlHidaya Islamic Center, City officials, presenters, volunteers, and resource partners.
• A community discussion with the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
• Domestic Violence Awareness Training for Imams and Community Leaders with the Peaceful Families Project.
• Continued visits through our Philadelphia Masjid Engagement Initiative, including Masjid Qur’an and Sunnah, the Association for Islamic Charitable Projects, Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaah, Masjid Al-Rashideen, Masjid Al-Bukhari, Masjid Ibn Taymiyyah, Masjid Ar-Rahman, Masjid Al-Ash’ariyya, Masjid Al-Falah, and Baitul Mukarram Jame Masjid. We are continuing to visit and connect with masjids throughout the summer.
• Bodies in Balance walks and hikes.
• The 3rd Annual Hadhrah Spiritual Revival with spiritual leaders from Senegal.
• Participation in the 2026 Liberty Medal Ceremony.
• Welcoming Mayor Diop Sy of Tivaouane, Senegal.
• A roundtable on alternative and accessible financing pathways for community members, businesses, nonprofits, and masjids.
• A PHL CityID event where nearly 50 identification cards were distributed.
• A Community Leadership Briefing addressing tragedies impacting several communities.

We are grateful to every masjid, organization, City department, elected official, commissioner, faith leader, presenter, volunteer, partner, and resident who supported this work.

Thank you for helping us build a more connected, informed, supported, and engaged Philadelphia.

06/22/2026

This Sunday: Sakinah in the City 2026

Faith. Wellness. Belonging. Healing.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Muslim Mental Wellness Summit on Sunday, June 28 at AlHidaya Islamic Center.

This gathering is for community members, families, youth, faith leaders, helpers, providers, and anyone committed to strengthening care and connection in our communities.

Arabic language interpretation will be available on site.

Register today:
https://linktr.ee/muslimengagephilly

Please share widely.

06/18/2026

LAST CALL: Philadelphia Muslim Mental Health Resource Guide

The Mayor’s Office of Muslim Engagement is creating a Philadelphia Muslim Mental Health Resource Guide to help connect individuals and families with accessible, culturally responsive, and faith-aware care.

We are seeking submissions from:

• Therapists
• Counselors
• Social Workers
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Mental Health Organizations
• Wellness Providers
• Muslim-serving support organizations

The guide will be shared with community members, faith leaders, and institutions across Philadelphia and will support the launch of Connected for Care: A Masjid Mental Wellness Partnership Initiative.

Submission Deadline Extended: June 21

Complete the submission form here:
https://forms.office.com/g/DMYFDkuvDU

Please share with providers, organizations, and professionals who may be interested.

Together, we can strengthen access to care, improve referral pathways, and help ensure our community is connected to the support it needs.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

PHL City ID Mobile Site Coming to Northeast Philadelphia – June 11

The Mayor’s Office of Muslim Engagement is partnering with NCACs–Action Center 6 to host a PHL City ID Pop-Up Mobile Site at Russo Recreation Center on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

The PHL City ID is a government-issued photo identification card available to Philadelphia residents ages 13 and older. The ID can be used to access City services, check out library books, open bank accounts at participating institutions, access discounts, and more.

Russo Recreation Center
7374 Edmund St, Philadelphia, PA 19136

Appointments and walk-ins are available, though space is limited.

When registering online, please be sure to select the June 11 appointment date.

Schedule an appointment:
https://tinyurl.com/yxs393w9

View accepted documents and requirements:
https://www.phila.gov/PHLCityID

06/05/2026

Sakinah in the City 2026: 2nd Annual Muslim Mental Wellness Summit

Healing Together: Faith, Wellness & Belonging

Across Philadelphia, many individuals and families are navigating the effects of violence, grief, stress, social isolation, family challenges, and growing mental health concerns. Hosted by the Mayor's Office of Muslim Engagement, the Mayor's Commission on Muslim Engagement, and Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, this summit will bring together faith leaders, mental health professionals, educators, community organizations, and community members for a day of reflection, learning, dialogue, and partnership.

Together, we will explore:
• Mental wellness and belonging
• Youth development and community safety
• Family relationships and healthy communication
• Reentry and community reintegration
• Faith leadership, accountability, and community healing
• Access to care and community support

The summit will also launch Connected for Care: A Masjid Mental Wellness Partnership Initiative, a new effort to strengthen partnerships between Philadelphia masaajid and trusted mental health professionals.

Sunday, June 28, 2026
AlHidaya Islamic Center

Registration is open for attendees, workshop facilitators, and resource tables.

Register: https://forms.office.com/g/x1EmLiqkKG
More information: https://linktr.ee/muslimengagephilly

Healing is not an individual journey alone—it is a communal responsibility.

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We are also developing a Philadelphia Muslim Mental Health Resource Guide. Therapists, counselors, social workers, mental health organizations, and wellness providers serving Muslim communities are invited to submit their information for inclusion by June 10, 2026.

Resource Guide Submission: https://forms.office.com/g/DMYFDkuvDU

06/02/2026

PEACEFUL MUSLIM FAMILIES LEADERSHIP TRAINING – REGISTRATION OPEN

The Mayor’s Office of Muslim Engagement, in collaboration with the Families Initiative and the Majlis Ash Shura, is hosting a leadership training for Imams, chaplains, Muslim scholars, and community leaders focused on supporting healthy Muslim families and strengthening faith-informed approaches to accountability, safety, healing, and family wellbeing.

This training serves as the first offering within the new:

MUSLIM FAITH LEADERS CARE & RESPONSE INITIATIVE

This city-supported initiative is designed to strengthen the capacity of Muslim faith leaders and community caregivers to better support individuals, families, and communities navigating crisis, trauma, mental health challenges, emergencies, chronic health concerns, and family harm.

Topics will include:
• Islamic guidance on family wellbeing and protection
• Understanding family violence and harm prevention
• The pastoral role of Muslim faith leadership
• Faith-informed approaches to accountability and healing
• Connecting families to trusted community and professional resources

Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
ArchWell Health
2131 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

The training will take place immediately following the Majlis Ash-Shura meeting (8:30am). Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Registration & additional information:
https://linktr.ee/muslimengagephilly

Direct Registration Link:
https://forms.office.com/g/u6HSrTa0rx

06/01/2026

The Mayor’s Office of Muslim Engagement is partnering with the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) to convene Muslim faith leaders for a focused conversation on police oversight and community engagement.

Grounded in the City’s commitment to Community Safety, this session will explore how transparency and accountability function in practice—and how communities can engage meaningfully with oversight systems.

Thursday, June 4, 2026
10:00 AM
Virtual

Register Here: https://forms.office.com/g/KAyYqZx1AB

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84165306393?pwd=uV2URL3anCDT3sYiCWbqA3cuBsp9BG.1

Questions: [email protected] | [email protected]

05/21/2026

Security Briefing for Masjid Leadership & Muslim Institutions

Masjidullah in collaboration with The Mayor’s Office of Muslim Engagement, invites Imams, board members, principals, operations leaders, and masjid security teams to attend a focused Security Briefing this Saturday, May 23 at 1:00 PM.

Topics will include:
• Threat awareness and current security protocols
• Practical protective tactics for masajid and schools connected to masajid
• Emergency preparedness and coordination strategies
• Funding opportunities and security infrastructure resources

Presentations will include representatives from:
• Philadelphia Police Department
• Counterterrorism Unit
• Sheriff’s Office

We encourage every masjid and Muslim institution to send representatives.

7401 Limekiln Pike
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1:00 PM

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/Masjidullah/security-briefing