You’ll be prepared
MAVE provides training, talking points, and guidance before the day, so you know what to expect and how to take part.
Muslim Advocacy Day 2027.
Join Muslim Virginians from across the Commonwealth for a day of prepared, coordinated meetings with the elected officials shaping our future.
Wednesday, January 20, 20278:30 AM to 4:00 PMRichmond, Virginia
Registration takes about three minutes. Bus seats from Northern Virginia are $25.
About Advocacy Day
Virginia's Muslim communities at the table.
Muslim Advocacy Day brings our communities to Richmond to participate in civic advocacy, meet elected officials, and make sure the priorities affecting our families, businesses, and neighborhoods are heard. MAVE prepares every attendee to take part with confidence.
You won’t do it alone
You’ll join other Muslim Virginians in coordinated meetings and share the priorities our communities hold in common.
Your presence matters
Showing up helps build lasting relationships between our communities and the leaders making decisions across Virginia.
First time? You're exactly who this is for.
You don't need policy expertise or a polished speech. Come ready to listen, learn, and speak from your own experience. We'll help with the rest.
The day in Richmond
The full meeting schedule is still being finalized. This is the shape of the day.
Before Jan 20, 2027
Advocacy training
We’ll share the training date and preparation materials with registered attendees.
5:45 AM
Northern Virginia buses depart
Planned routes will leave from Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.
8:30 AM
Meet in Richmond
The day begins at the Library of Virginia, across from Capitol Square.
During the day
Meetings and community
Take part in coordinated meetings, with breakfast and lunch provided.
4:00 PM
The program concludes
Leave with new connections and a clearer path for staying involved.
Bus transportation+
Buses run from Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties, departing at 5:45 AM. Seats are $25 each and are reserved during registration.
Meals+
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to registered attendees.
Meeting point+
Library of Virginia · 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219
Nearby parking+
- Garage · 5 min walk: 99 S 6th St, Richmond, VA 23219
- Garage · 6 min walk: 111 S 12th St, Richmond, VA 23219
- Parking lot · 11 min walk: 401 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219
What's next
Upcoming events
Advocacy Day is the largest day on our calendar, and it isn't the only one. Here is what MAVE has coming up across Virginia.
Nothing else on the calendar yet
New events are posted here as they are scheduled. Join the update list and we'll email you when the next one opens.
Get event updatesAbout MAVE
Who we are, and what we're working toward.
MAVE — Muslim Communities Engaged is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Muslim communities across Virginia. We organize the year-round work that makes days like this one possible.
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Our mission
Fairness for all communities.
MAVE works so that the diverse communities of Northern Virginia are fairly represented and able to participate fully in the civic life of the Commonwealth.
Our vision
An engaged community.
All Virginians represented and politically engaged, with Muslim Virginians taking part in the decisions that shape their families, businesses, and neighborhoods.
Board of directors
MAVE is governed by a volunteer board drawn from the communities we serve.
Aly Carpenter
Board President
Syed Ashraf
Secretary
Saifaldin Rahman
Board Member
Arben Istrefi
Board Member
Anab Ali
Board Member
Your district. Your senator. Your delegate.
Enter your address to find your Virginia state senator and delegate, then connect with neighbors organizing in your district.
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
The work behind the day
Your contribution supports advocacy training, transportation, meals, community outreach, and year-round organizing across Virginia.
Donate to MAVEMAVE — Muslim Communities Engaged is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Questions before you join us
Do I need advocacy experience?+
No. First-time advocates are welcome. MAVE will provide training, talking points, and guidance so you can participate with confidence.
How do I register?+
Registration is open. It takes about three minutes: your contact details, your county and institution, whether you need a bus seat, and the issues you care about most.
Is transportation available?+
Yes. Buses run from Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties, departing at 5:45 AM. Seats are $25 each and are reserved during registration. Students and senior citizens qualify for a discount code.
Are meals provided?+
Yes. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to registered attendees.
Where does the day begin?+
Attendees will meet at the Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Is my donation tax-deductible?+
Yes. MAVE — Muslim Communities Engaged is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Not ready to register?
Add your name and we'll keep you posted on training dates, bus routes, and the rest of MAVE's advocacy work across Virginia.
- Registration deadline reminders
- Training dates and preparation materials
- Bus routes and pickup times
Richmond · January 20, 2027
Registration is open. Reserve your place and your bus seat today.