Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC)



Muslim Day at the Capitol is a yearly advocacy event where we connect the Muslim community in Washington State with their elected officials and lawmakers through personal meetings – it's a chance for Muslims in Washington state to speak directly to elected representatives and advocate for legislation that matters to our communities. This year we are hosting two events for MDAC, both co-hosted by CAIR Washington and Somali Health Board.

Part I: Virtual MDAC Policy Meetings on Wednesday, March 1st This event has passed. You can watch the educational videos on our YouTube channel, at CAIR-WA on YouTube


Part II: In-Person MDAC Day of Action on Monday, March 20th – a tour of the Capitol building in Olympia, community building, and advocacy.



Part I: Virtual MDAC Policy Meetings on Wednesday, March 1st  Virtual MDAC Policy Meetings (Part I), on Wednesday March 1st, is the classic virtual MDAC experience that gives you the opportunity to learn more about policy and meet with your representatives from the comfort of your regular daily routine!
This event has passed. You can watch the educational videos on our YouTube channel, at CAIR-WA on YouTube


Part II: In-Person MDAC Day of Action on Monday, March 20th  In-person MDAC Day of Action at the Capitol (Part II) in Olympia on Monday, March 20th, will include a tour of the Capitol building, a demonstration on our policy priorities, and community-building. The in-person MDAC Day of Action is days before Ramadan and during UW’s spring break – kick off your Ramadan by showing up and telling Washington state’s lawmakers that Muslims matter.


For planning purposes, we anticipate arriving in Olympia late morning and leaving mid-afternoon. Lunch will be provided. (Note: final details on meals and transportation will be made once registration closes and we have a sense of the group size.)


Frequently Asked Questions

+ What is MDAC?

MDAC stands for "Muslim Day at the Capitol". It is an event that connects Washington state Muslims with their state elected officials, including the legislative branch and the executive branch. A participant in MDAC might meet with their state house representatives and state senators, and hear from the governor and attorney general.

+ Why are CAIR-WA and Somali Health Board hosting MDAC?

We believe that civic engagement is key to creating lasting change for Muslims in Washington state. Civic engagement is more than just voting! By participating in MDAC, you will gain a deeper understanding of how the state government works and what kinds of goals your elected officials have. Additionally, your representatives will meet with you—perhaps understanding an issue that faces Muslims in Washington, or gaining a deeper understanding of how to represent their district.

+ How do I access my schedule for Virtual MDAC Policy Meetings (Part I)?

All of the information will be sent to you via email ahead of time. This includes schedule, Zoom links, and anything else you’ll need in preparation for the meetings.

+ What are the logistics for In-Person MDAC Day of Action (Part II)?

We anticipate arriving in Olympia late morning and leaving mid-afternoon. Lunch will be provided. Final details on meals and transportation will be made once registration closes and we have a sense of the group size.

+ I still have questions, what should I do?

We know this is a lot of information! If you have any additional questions, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with subject line “MDAC 2023 Questions.”