MUHSEN facilitates Eid celebration for special needs families in Arizona
Arizona’s Muslim community will be celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday with inclusivity, aided by MUHSEN, a national nonprofit supporting people with special needs.
Tempe resident Brittany Blankenship, who was drawn to Islam’s community spirit, faces challenges during Ramadan due to her son, Jack’s, sensory sensitivity. Jack is on the autism spectrum.
At Tempe’s Islamic Community Center, MUHSEN volunteers ensure his comfort while his mother worships.
After converting to Islam, Blankenship said it was initially challenging for her to do so due to concerns about her son.
MUHSEN operates in six Arizona mosques, offering services like wheelchair accessibility and support groups, aiming to integrate special needs families.
Founded in 2014 by Imam Omar Suleiman, MUHSEN aims to honor his mother’s legacy and support families facing similar challenges.
Usman Khan, MUHSEN’s Arizona chapter co-leader, says there are a little under 115 MUHSEN-certified mosques across the U.S.
The certification process starts with a mosque member assigned as facilitator for MUHSEN, followed by an online survey to gauge congregants’ needs.
The organization offers support groups at places of worship for the faithful, American Sign Language interpreters at conventions and other facilities.
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