About the challenge

From Ideas to Impact: Join the Muslim Youth (MY) Hackathon at the Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM), Gaithersburg.

The MAFIQ Foundation invites Muslim high school, college, and university students to participate in the MY Hackathon hosted at ICM Gaithersburg, MD. Students will team up to design and build creative technology solutions for social good, grounded in Islamic values and driven by real community impact.

 

Event Details:

  • Dates: July 25–26, 2026
  • Location: Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM), Gaithersburg, MD
  • Saturday, July 25: 9:00 AM start — hacking continues overnight
  • Sunday, July 26: Submission deadline at 12:00 PM (noon)
  • Total hacking window: ~27 hours
  • Pre-event workshops: TBD — mandatory attendance, if applicable
  • Full schedule: TBD (link once available)

 

Get started

  • Register 
  • Attend the pre event workshop, if required (TBD).
  • Arrive at ICM Gaithersburg by 9:00 AM Saturday, July 25.
  • Form or join a team, brainstorm your idea, and start building!
  • Submit your project on Devpost by 12:00 PM Sunday, July 26.

Requirements

What to Build

Your project must:

  • Align with one of the official problem statements (TBD )
  • Be submitted on Devpost before 12:00 PM, Sunday, July 26
  • Include a 3–5 minute demo video explaining your idea and how it works
  • Use only halal, open-source datasets and clearly cite any AI tools or APIs

What to Submit

  • A working prototype or demo (website, app, or tool)
  • A video walk-through (uploaded or linked via YouTube)
  • A short written description with:
    • Team members
    • Problem being addressed
    • Features and technologies used
    • Connection to the hackathon's theme and goal



      Submission Process

      1. Register and join the hackathon on Devpost
      2. Click "Enter a Submission"
      3. Fill out your project details
      4. Upload your demo video and any relevant files or links (e.g., GitHub repo)
      5. Double check citations for tools, datasets, and sources
      6. Submit before 12:00 PM, Sunday, July 26!

      💡 Tip: Check out the Devpost YouTube guide for a demo on how to submit.

       

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$500 in prizes
TBD
$500 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

TBD

TBD

Judging Criteria

  • TBD

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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