MuslimFest

MuslimFest
MuslimFest 2012
GenreCultural festival
DatesJul 7–9, 2023
LocationsCelebration Square, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Years active2004–present
Attendance70,000[according to whom?]
OrganiserTariq Syed
Websitemuslimfest.com

MuslimFest is an annual three-day festival that celebrates Muslim Art, Culture, and Entertainment. The event showcases Muslim artists, musicians, and comedians, and takes place every summer in Mississauga, Ontario.

General features of the event include several educational workshops, a variety show, puppet show, programs geared towards women, and an international bazaar. Programs held during the day have typically consisted of an international art exhibit, film competition, and fashion show. A performance finale at the end of the final day typically includes spoken word artists, Muslim musicians and nasheed artists, and a comedy show.

About

Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is an annual cultural festival that brings together Muslims from all over Canada, and even the US. MuslimFest has played a large role in encouraging arts and entertainment as well as showcasing the diversity of Islamic culture and identity.[according to whom?]

MuslimFest is organized by a team of volunteers, high-school students are encouraged to volunteer to get their community hours and also learn new skills.[citation needed]

Past Performers and Artists

See also