The first day of Camp Manara 2025
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Manara is a youth-led nonprofit that started in 2024 and became official in January 2025. We’re a group of young adults who grew up in this community—first as campers and kids attending local events, and now as counselors, mentors, and organizers. Over the years, each of us has taken part in leading halaqas, planning youth events, helping in the masajids, and giving back however we could.
We decided to come together and build something of our own for the next generation. With the help and guidance of trusted adult leaders in our community, we launched Manara to create spaces where youth feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow—both in their deen and as individuals.
We chose the name Manara, which means lighthouse in Arabic, because that’s what we hope to be: a guiding light for our youth. Just like a lighthouse stands firm and helps others find their way, we want to provide direction, support, and clarity in a time when many young Muslims are looking for where they belong.
Our main project right now is Camp Manara, a weekend camp experience that blends fun, brotherhood and sisterhood, and meaningful discussions in a comfortable, down-to-earth setting. It’s a place where kids can be themselves, build friendships, and strengthen their connection to Islam without pressure.
Insha'Allah, this is just the beginning. Our goal is to eventually offer more than just one camp a year—like tutoring, youth halaqas, seasonal events, and other programs that support young Muslims as they grow. We believe that when you trust youth, support them, and give them real responsibility, they’ll rise to it—and they’ll pass it on.
We’re building something simple but strong. And with your support, we hope to help guide today’s youth to one day be the light and lead the way.
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