April 1 - April 30 2026

Since 2016, the city of jackson has celebrated islamic heritage month every april with the International Museum of Muslim Cultures.

In celebration of IMMC’s 15th anniversary, former Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber issued a proclamation designating April as Islamic Heritage Month (IHM) under the leadership of the International Museum of Muslim Cultures. He urged the community “to celebrate and commemorate the historical contributions of Muslims, who ignited the Renaissance of Europe—into America, ushering in the age of science and technology, a culture of tolerance and peace [that values] education“.  Each year during the month of April, IMMC opens its galleries for FREE to the community and hosts numerous fun activities and educational events such as mini exhibits, gallery talks, film screenings, arts performances and workshops, cultural programs, and interfaith gatherings. IHM concludes with a community festival where EVERYONE is welcome and invited to participate in cultural presentations, art demonstrations and exhibits, food tastings, fashion shows, musical performances, and more.

* All events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC *

Past IHM events can be found on our YouTube Channel: International Museum of Muslim Cultures

IHM is proudly supported by the City of Jackson, Mississippi Arts Commission, Visit Mississippi, Visit Jackson, Pillars Fund and Trustmark Bank.