The Muslim Women Association

of Washington, D.C.

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Please allow us to tell you about our organization, our history, our charitable activities, and
how you may become personally involved.

Our Goals

CONNECT

Connecting Muslim women from many nations as well as women of other faiths

SCHOLARSHIP

Providing scholarship support to young Muslim women

HELPING OTHERS

Helping others during disasters and times of need

BUILDING BRIDGES

Building bridges with the local community

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Muslim Women Association of Washington, D.C. founded?

The Muslim Women's Association of Washington, DC was founded in 1960 by Begum Aziz Ahmad, wife of the Pakistani Ambassador...read more

How do I become a member of your association?

The Muslim Women's Association of Washington, DC welcomes women of all backgrounds who share its goals to apply for membership. Click here to find out more

What activities do you provide?

A major activity of the Muslim Women's Association of Washington D.C. is the Bazaar held annually on the Saturday before Mothers' Day at the Islamic Center of Washington, D.C. To find out more, click here.

What are the requirements for applying to your scholarship program?

The applicant must be a Muslim woman who plans to attend an institution of higher education in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Read More

As a non-profit charitable organization, our mission is to be involved in charitable activities. One such is the focus on the education of Muslim women. As a result we provide scholarship assistance for young Muslim women to attend college in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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