Cultural Heritage of Fairfax County Residents

Since the inception of Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center in 1983 CE / 1403 AH. The needs of the Muslim Community and that of its interfaith neighbors have been paralleled by, and reflected in, Dar Al-Hijrah’s growth. For approximately eight years a house, which remains to this day on the premises, served as the original masjid. Located along Route 7 in Falls Church, VA, the site of the masjid was chosen due to its accessibility and close proximity to the major suburban regions that constitute the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Dar Al-Hijrah has a strong community from which to establish itself with approximately 40,000 Muslims residing in the area that the center serves.

We support candidates who are committed to protecting civil liberties and constitutional rights of all Americans, including Arab Americans. NDPAC was founded in 2001 to serve as a voice for the Arab American Community in Virginia and to build on the many contributions that Arab Americans made to the benefit of all Virginians. Virginia is home to more than 150,000 Arab Americans, many of which came to Virginia a century ago. More recent immigrants continue to strengthen the Arab American community within the Commonwealth.

Al-Hewar Center is an independent forum for dialogue among the various members of the Arab community with the goals of finding common ground within the community as well as bringing about greater mutual understanding between the Arab community and American society at large. The Center is designed to facilitate the participation of a wide and diverse audience, and membership is open to all who are interested. The Center does not take positions, nor is it affiliated with any country, organization, political party or ideology; rather it provides a forum for respectful dialogue that is open to all opinions. We host weekly events on-line and occasional in-person events in Vienna, Virginia. Al-Hewar Magazine established the Center in metropolitan Washington, D.C. in December 1994.

ADC is a civil rights organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural heritage. ADC was founded by former U.S. Senator James Abourezk in 1980. Today, ADC is the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U.S. ADC supports the human and civil rights of all people and opposes racism and bigotry in any form.

Arab America is a national media organization founded with the purpose of promoting an accurate image of the Arab American community and the Arab world. With close to four million Arab Americans in the U.S., Arab America’s primary goal is to become a “bridge” bringing together the diverse Arab American community. Secondly, Arab America is an educational resource site for all Americans.

The Arab America Foundation (AAF) is a non-profit (501c3) educational and cultural organization established in 2019. The mission of AAF is to promote the Arab heritage, educate Americans about the Arab identity, and to empower and connect Arab Americans with each other and with diverse organizations across the U.S.

The Arab American National Museum (AANM), located in Dearborn, Michigan, is the first and only museum in the United States devoted to Arab American history and culture. Arab Americans have enriched the economic, political and cultural landscape of American life. The Arab American National Museum documents, preserves and presents the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans.

The Arab Community Center for Integration Services (ACCIS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in January 2020. We have been active in the community since 2014 providing transitional assistance to newly arriving immigrants and refugees to Sacramento through Referral Services, Women and Youth Empowerment Programs, and Cultural Integration Activities. ACCIS is committed to helping community members achieve their long-term goals and making a difference in the community.