Building Bridges in the Community
Our mission is to promote American Islamic Values through education, outreach, and community service. Learn more about contributing to MCCT by joining or donating.
Building Bridges in the Community
Our mission is to promote American Islamic Values through education, outreach, and community service. Learn more about contributing to MCCT by joining or donating.
Events
September 10
Annual Leadership Banquet
“Rooted in Faith: Growing Civic Engagement”
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ingrid Mattson
September 10, 4:00-7:00 pm
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Support Us
Just $2/month
Pledge to give an ongoing donation of just $2/month (or more, if you elect) to support our efforts. For less than a cup of coffee, you can help support the vital programs we provide in the community!
Give a one-time gift
Make a one-time donation to support the many efforts of The Muslim Coalition of CT. This helps us fulfill our mission to promote American Islamic values through education, outreach, and community service!
Who We Are
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut (MCCT) is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote American Islamic Values through education, outreach, and community service.
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut (MCCT) was founded in 2004 by a group of local leaders in an effort to provide an alternative to the negative illustrations of Muslims. The leadership of the Berlin, Waterbury, and Hartford Muslim communities came together with other activists to establish an organization that would focus on educating the public on Islam and Muslims and building alliances with other faith communities in Connecticut through social activism and collective civil programming.
Press Releases
Statement on Shooting at Texas Elementary School
With heavy hearts, the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut feels compelled to express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the children and teachers mercilessly gunned down at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24. Once again in America, gun violence brutally ended innocent lives following gun rampages in Buffalo and
Condemnation of Violence
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut unequivocally condemns three acts of unthinkable violence that unfolded in recent days. We grieve with the families of victims and pray that the perpetrators will face immediate and full accountability. Two of these acts have been classified as federal hate crimes, and the other has been denounced by the United
Attack on Shia Mosque in Peshawar
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut strongly condemns the deadly suicide bombing of a Shia mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, on March 5, 2022, killing more than 60 worshippers and wounding more than 200 people at a time when the mosque was packed for Friday prayer. Islamic State of Khorasan IS K has claimed responsibility for this
Prayer Schedules
MCCT Brochures
Newsletters
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Documents
Letters to excuse children from school on religious holidays
Connect
Media
Aida Mansoor op-ed for Hartford Courant
Dr. Reza Mansoor interview with CT Public Broadcasting
Journal Inquirer Article re Afghanistan Aug 2021
What We Do
01.
Speakers Bureau
Training and developing speakers on a variety of topics such as Islamic beliefs and practices, women in Islam, shariah, Islamic jihad (religiously sanctioned fighting or defense), and democracy and Islam.
02.
Community Service
We engage in a variety of community service programs that are focused on improving quality of life for CT
residences and addressing needs of vulnerable populations.
03.
Outreach
MCCT creates and sponsors events to bring Muslims and non-Muslims together to engage in activities which foster community involvement and religious education. We give people the opportunity to learn by doing and connecting.
04.
Collaboration
Solidarity, education, and peace are core values that are reflected by our initiatives to collaborate with Muslim student associations, businesses, and cultural organizations in our community.
