Thank you to everyone who attended and supported Illinois Muslim Action Day (IMAD) 2026, which took place on Wednesday, April 15. Your presence and participation made this day of civic engagement impactful and meaningful for our community.
We extend a special thank you to the legislators and elected officials who joined us, engaged with our participants, and took the time to listen to the priorities and concerns of our community. Your partnership and commitment to public service are deeply appreciated.
On this site, you can find photos from the day, highlights from our press conference, and an overview of the bills we supported. Stay tuned for more civic engagement opportunities as we continue building momentum beyond IMAD 2026.
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Since 2009, CIOGC has offered the Greater Chicago Muslim community a chance to interact meaningfully with Illinois legislators through Illinois Muslim Action Day (IMAD). IMAD has provided opportunities to raise prominent issues of the Muslim community with our state legislative leaders and to serve as a platform for building stronger relationships with our civic and faith partners.
The CIOGC Illinois Muslim Action Day (IMAD) Page Program gives Muslim youth from the Chicagoland area an exciting chance to learn about the legislative process in Illinois by shadowing state lawmakers at their offices in Springfield, Illinois.
IMAD (Illinois Muslim Action Day) is an annual event where members of the Muslim community in Illinois gather at the Capitol building in Springfield to engage with public officials on issues relevant to them. The event aims to amplify the voices of the Muslim minority and foster stronger relationships with legislators and civic groups.
Purpose
Provide a platform for Muslims in Illinois to directly engage with policymakers.
Amplify the voices of the Muslim community on key issues.
Build stronger relationships with legislators and civic organizations.
Annual gathering at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield.
Meetings with legislators and civic leaders.
Advocacy for bills that impact the Muslim community and society at large.
Page Program: 25–35 youth participants shadow legislators.
Strengthen Relations: Deepen ties with legislators and civic groups.
Community Participation: Have at least 150 adults in attendance.
Youth Engagement: Recruit 25–35 Pages to shadow legislators.
Policy Impact: Lobby for bills in the interest of the Muslim community and society.
Leadership Development: Secure internships at various levels of government
