DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSPORTATION, HOTELS, AND RESTAURANTS ARE LISTED BELOW THE SCHEDULE

 

Please contact Imam Abdul Waheed with questions: awaheed@duke.edu / 919-282-7110

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Planned by Raleigh/Durham Interfaith Community & Duke Entities

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30: Private Event. Invitation Only. (Imam W. Deen Mohammed's Birthday)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31:

 

JUMU'AH PRAYER
 1:00 PM -2:30 PM (doors open at 12:30 PM)

Ar-Razzaq Islamic Center

1009 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701

KHATIB: Imam Dr. Wazir Ali

*Interfaith luncheon immediately following prayer*

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OR

 

JUMU'AH PRAYER
1:30 PM (doors open at 1:00 PM)

As-Salaam Islamic Center

Nexus at 1214

1214 East Lenoir St., Raleigh, NC

KHATIB: Imam Faheem Shuaibe

*Interfaith luncheon immediately following prayer*

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INTERFAITH CULTURE NIGHT & DINNER
 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (doors open at 6:15 PM)

Divan Center
1076 W. Chatham St., Cary, NC

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1:

INTERFAITH PANEL DISCUSSIONS

PANEL 1: (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

PANEL 2:  (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)

Duke Divinity School - Room 0016

407 Chapel Dr.. Durham, NC

*Parking at Duke University Bryan Center*

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PANEL 1 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

"FAITH IN ACTION: The Logic, Language, and Liberation in Imam W. D.
Mohammed’s Thought"
PANELISTS: Dr. Bruce Lawrence (Duke University emeritas), Imam Faheem Shuaibe (Oakland, CA),  Imam Abdul ‘Haq Muhammed (Virgina), Dr. Mona Hassan (Duke University Associate Professor of Islamic Studies History), Dr. Baiyina Muhammad (Moderator, NCCU Associate Professor of History)

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LUNCH (12:30 PM - 1:45 PM)

On your own on Duke University's Campus -- there are options in the Bryan Center, in the Brodhead Center, in the Engineering School, and in Devil's Tower. All restaurants on campus mark whether or not food is halal, vegetarian, vegan, etc.

*If interested, attendees are invited to an off-campus lunch event with Rev. Dr. Willie J. Jennings.

 

PANEL 2 (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)

"BRIDGING GENERATONS: The Continuing Impact of Imam W. D.
Mohammed on Education, Family, and Public Life"
PANELISTS: Imam Dr. Wazir Ali (Texas Southern University, Associate Professor; Researcher in Clinical Nutrition), Sister Aqueelah Rasheed (Duke University Alum, Author, Motivational Speaker, Healthy Marriage & Family Advocate, Pastor Emeritus Joseph Harvard (First Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC), and Sasha Ongtengco (Focolare Movement), Professor Mbaye Lo (Moderator, Director of Duke University Islamic Studies Center and Middle East Studies Center).

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FUNDRAISING DINNER AS-SALAAM ISLAMIC CENTER

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM)

Nexus at 1214

1214 E. Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC

*You must have a separate, paid ticket for this event.*

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2: (Sister Clara Muhammad's Birthday)

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*ALL SUNDAY EVENTS TAKE PLACE @ "THE NEXUS AT 1214"

1214 E. Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC

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STUDY AL-ISLAM BROADCAST LIVE

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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CONVERSATION ABOUT THE HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD: "The Man Behind the Man"

 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 

 

"CLARA'S FRUIT" DOCUMENTARY COMMUNITY SCREENING, PANEL DISCUSSION & (Q & A) + RECOGNITION OF LOCAL EDUCATORS
 1:00 PM -3:30 PM

PANELISTS: Sister Laila Muhammad, Dr. Rhonda Muhammad & Sister Najla McClain
Moderated by "Clara's Fruit" Director Br. Morgan Mathews

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TRANSPORATION

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CONFERENCE SHUTTLE

If you registered for the shuttle, you will have transportation provided. The cost is $100/per person or $150/couple for the weekend. If you need to register, please do so here. This is being offered in addition to the conference and paid upon arrival.

 

LOCAL ALTERNATIVES

However, alternatives are Go Triangle, Go Durham, and Go Raleigh (all take Apple pay, cash, card, etc.--Go Durham is free). Bull City Cab and Durham Yellow Cab are also options.

 

TAXIS RECOMMENDED BY RDU AIRPORT

If you are arriving at the airport, RDU provides a list of trusted taxis: https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/taxis/

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HOTELS

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You are responsible for your own accommodations, but we do have group rates (ending Oct.26-29, 2025):

 

HYATT HOUSE RALEIGH-DURHAM AIRPORT HOTEL

10962 Chapel Hill Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560
Below you will find the booking details for your HYATT group:

Rate: G-ALIW

$119/night King Suites 
Link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/RDUXM/G-ALIW

 

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT
Marriott group rate ($135 after taxes)

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1759160809481&key=GRP&app=resvlink

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ALTERNATIVE HOTALS (WITHOUT GROUP RATE)

Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park
4700 Guardian Dr
Durham NC 27703
919-941-6200
3.5 mi from Airport
Starting at $166
*dining, 24/7 fitness ctr, parking, pool, breakfast available

Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park
4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham NC 27703
Exit 282 Page Rd off I-40
919-941-5050
4mi from airport
Starting at $131
*free shuttle, restaurant

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Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham
1500 RDU Center Dr
Morrisville NC 27560
919-840-8088
1.8 mi from airport
Starting at $139
*free shuttle, restaurant

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RESTAURANTS

While we provide *some* meals, you will need to provide many of them on your own. If you are staying at the hotel, there are restaurants inside (and breakfast).

 

Here are some of our favorite restaurants in the area:

Mediterranean Grocery and Grill (Durham, NC)

Yin Dee Lao & Thai Street Food (Morrisville, NC)

True Flavors Diner (also recommend Pure Soul, Durham, NC)

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Lime and Lemon (Durham, NC)

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There are many options for halal, kosher, and other dietary needs throughout the
Triangle.

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If you are concerned about halal restaurants, please ask one of the organizers or check out this website: https://halaleatsnc.com/home