The Center of Muslim Experience invites photographic submissions from American-based college students that celebrate everyday Muslim life in America: the beauty, diversity, and humanity of daily moments that often go unseen. Whether it’s a family gathering, a quiet prayer, a joyful friendship, or a bustling street scene, show us your world through your lens.
Winning photographs will be featured on CME-US’s website and social media and displayed during January 2026 “Muslim Heritage Month” exhibitions at Arizona State University. The first-place photo will also be printed in large scale and showcased as a centerpiece at CME-US’s Heritage Month events.
For any questions, please contact Fatina Hilal at [email protected].
Submission Criteria
Each submission must be an original work and include a title and caption
- You may submit up to 3 photographs
- Photos should highlight everyday Muslim life in America — faith, family, friendship, work, study, community, culture, or creativity
- Submissions should be in JPEG or PNG format, at least 1500px on the shortest side (high enough quality for potential exhibition printing)
- Light editing (color correction, cropping, etc.) is allowed, but AI-generated or heavily altered images are not eligible
- Participants must also include:
- Full name
- School name (or university)
- City and State
- Email and Phone number
Important Dates and Prizes
📅 Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Winners Announced: January 5th 2026
🏆 Prizes
- 1st Place: $250
- 2nd Place: $150
- 3rd Place: $100
How to submit your photos?
You can submit your photo(s) two ways:
- Email: Send your photo(s) as an attachment to [email protected]
- Instagram DM: Direct message your photo(s) to @ASU_CMEUS
Terms & Permissions
By submitting your photo(s), you grant the Center of Muslim Experience in the United States (CME-US) permission to:
- Display your submitted images (credited to you) on CME-US’s website, social media, and print or digital materials related to the contest.
- Exhibit your photo(s) during January 2026 “Muslim Heritage Month” events at Arizona State University and future CME-US exhibitions.
- Use the photo(s) in promotional or educational contexts to highlight Muslim life and culture in America.
- All photographers retain full copyright ownership of their work.
- CME-US will credit the photographer’s name wherever the image is used.