About MIST

The Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST)™ is a fun, educational, interactive program of competitions and workshops geared towards bringing high school students together from around the nation to develop leadership, communication, and other creative skills, all while gaining a deeper understanding of Islam and Muslims. The Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST)™ consists of annual Regional Tournaments that take place in Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Houston, Southern California, and Toronto. The winners from each Regional Tournament qualify to complete at the annual National Tournament. The tournaments lasts two-three days, ending with the Awards Ceremony on the final night. The Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST)™ currently features 31 different competitions.

History

2002: “Understanding Islam: From the Past to the Present” MIST founded at University of Houston in Houston, Texas 2003: “Understanding the Universe Through Islam” New region founded in Washington, DC 2004: “The American-Muslim Identity” Nationalized theme established 2005: “Passion of the Proactive” New region founded in Boston, Massachusetts New region founded in Atlanta, Georgia 2006: “Character: Our Diamond in the Rough” New region founded in Rochester, New York First annual national championship in Houston, Texas 2007: “Scattered Images: Reflecting Faith, Reclaiming our Future” Nationals held in Washington, DC 2008: “The Puzzle of Diversity: Piecing Together a Vibrant Community” New region founded in Detroit, Michigan New region founded in Toronto, Canada Nationals held in Atlanta, Georgia 2009: “Hometown Heroes: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally” Rochester shifted to New York City, New York Nationals held in Houston, Texas 2010: “Lantern of Modesty: Reflecting the Light from Within” New region founded in Irvine, California

History

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