Join IOC as we invite Chaplain Khalid Latif of New York University and the NYPD to UF as part of Islam Awareness Month 2010.

The topic is: "Open Arms: The concept of diversity in Islam." Since its inception 1430 years ago, Islam has reached every end of the globe and is the second largest religion today, with 1.5 billion adherents. Muslims come from all walks of life, as Islam truly embraces diversity and allows for its vibrancy to reverberate throughout the lives of Muslims.

Chaplain Khalid Latif is the youngest chaplain for the New York Police Department. He strives to build interfaith connections for the people of New York, and America in general. He is a prominent speaker across the country and has been featured at many universities throughout the US.

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Islam Awareness Month 2010 is jam-packed with exciting events throughout the month of February. Here is some of our main programming below:

For ALL CONFIRMED EVENTS, please click HERE.

Feb. 1st & Feb. 2nd: Islam Fair at Reitz Union North Lawn
Feb. 9th: Keynote Lecture by Chaplain Khalid Latif of New York University and the NYPD
Feb. 11th: "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Documentary Screening
Feb. 12th: IOC sponsors GatorNights
Feb. 16th: Keynote Lecture by John Esposito of Georgetown University
Feb. 18th: Keynote Lecture & Journalism workshop by Pulitzer Prize Winner Andrea Elliott of the New York Times.
Feb. 25th: "New Muslim Cool" Documentary Screening
Mar. 3rd: IAM 2010 Closing Ceremony featuring Canadian Poet Boonaa Mohammad.

Islam on Campus is proud to kick-off Islam Awareness Month (IAM) 2010 with the annual Islam Fair!

Join IOC on the Reitz Union North Lawn Monday Feb. 1st and Tuesday Feb. 2nd for an Islamic showcase like never before. Different countries from around the world will be represented and activities will vary from a trivia game to arts and crafts and free ethnic food and refreshments. Even if you just stop by in between classes, IOC wants you to experience Islam around the world!

This is our first event in IAM. Information about programming for the rest of the month will be available shortly.

For more info on the Islam Fair, click HERE.

Video Link

Islam Awareness Month 2010 will be held in February. The video highlights anticipated guest speakers John Esposito of Georgetown University and Pulitzer Prize winner Andrea Elliott of the New York Tiimes. Events will also include an opening ceremony, the Islam Fair at Reitz Union, IOC sponsorship of GatorNights, various film and documentary screenings, a campus-wide trivia and joke contest, and a closing ceremony featuring spoken word entertainment.


Stay tuned for more information regarding IAM 2010. Dates and programs are subject to change.