International Museum of Muslim Cultures
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| Established | April 2001 |
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| Location | 201 E Pascagoula St., Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Type | Islamic history and culture museum |
| Founder | Emad Al-Turk and Okolo Rashid |
| Website | www |
The International Museum of Muslim Cultures (IMMC) is "America’s first Islamic history and culture museum".[1] It was established in April 2001, in Jackson, Mississippi in what is now the Arts Center of Mississippi.[2][3]
The museum was co-founded by Emad Al-Turk and Okolo Rashid in response to the perception of Muslims in an exhibit at the then Mississippi Arts Pavilion. What was intended as a temporary exhibition became a permanent museum as of May 2002.[4] It also celebrates the contributions of Jackson's own Muslim population.[5]
Islamic Heritage Month
[edit]Islamic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the world's diverse Muslim cultures in April, with workshops all month long and a festival of music, fun and learning.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "International Museum Of Muslim Cultures". The Clarion Ledger. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
- ^ "Arts Center of Mississippi". Jackson, MS. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "International Museum of Muslim Cultures". Visit Mississippi. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
- ^ Seraaj, Intisar (2017-08-01). "The making of a Muslim museum in Mississippi". Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Adams, Scott (2011-08-15). The Story of World Religions. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4488-4791-4.
- ^ Fowler, Sarah. "What is it like being Muslim in Mississippi?". Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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