The Guide
Your weekend at Reconnect
Free Community Nights on Friday, October 23. The main event on Saturday, October 24, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, at The Fairlane Club, Dearborn, MI.
Photos in this guide are from past Reconnect events.
Friday, October 23 · Free
Community Nights
Begin the weekend in your community.
Join free evening talks, Q&A, and connection at mosques across Metro Detroit, with visiting Reconnect speakers.
- When
- Friday evening, October 23
- Admission
- Free
Speakers and venues will be announced shortly.
Saturday, October 24
Main Program
Learning and reflection, in English and Arabic.
Two programs run in parallel during Saturday's main event.
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
English Program
Main-stage talks by the scholar and speaker lineup, running the full day.
Sessions are organized around six themes: Faith, Identity, Purpose, Relationships, Self and Mental Health, and Community.
Session topics and speaker assignments will be announced here, about a week before the event.
Meet the speakersمن الساعة 2:00 إلى 6:00 مساءً
البرنامج العربي (ندوات ومسابقة القرآن الكريم)
ستُقام عدة جلسات مع نقاشات باللغة العربية بالإضافة إلى برنامج اللغة الإنجليزية، وستكون هذه الجلسات قصيرة، وسيُفتح المجال للمستمعين لطرح الأسئلة والنقاش.
محور البرنامج العربي لهذا العام الأسرة: حين يبدأ التغيير من الجذور
تُقام أيضًا مسابقة في القرآن الكريم لعدد من المراكز والمدارس الإسلامية ضمن البرنامج العربي للمؤتمر، مع تكريم الفائزين ضمن الاحتفال الختامي في المساء على المسرح الرئيسي.
المتحدثون
- عبدالسلام الخديري
- إسحاق سامورا
- لمياء ططري
- محمد النقيب
- محمد الصناعي
وسيتم الإعلان عن عناوين ومحاور الجلسات هنا.
ورشة الصحة النفسية والعافية مشمولة بتذكرة ريكونكتComing with children
Children are welcome in the main program with a parent or guardian. Ages 10–12 have dedicated middle-school sessions within the main program.
Times and details for the ages 10–12 sessions will be announced here.
Kids Club for ages 4–9The opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of MI RECONNECT.
Saturday · Ages 4–9
Kids Club
Faith. Fun. Friends.
A safe, fun, faith-filled experience where children build friendships, explore STEM, learn about Islam, and create unforgettable memories.
- When
- Saturday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Pickup
- 6:00 PM
- Admission
- $20 per child. A parent or guardian must hold a General Admission ticket.
Activities
- Hands-on STEM Experience with Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
- Dr. Nitro's Dessert Lab
- Family Comedy & Juggling Show with Crazy Craig
- Kid Chemist
- T-Shirt Making
- Activities with Sr. Ruba
- Face Painting
- Stories with Br. Belal
A special-needs program runs alongside Kids Club.
Kids Club is sponsored by Islamic Relief USA and MyMentalWellness.
Saturday, plus one evening event
Workshops
Three workshops, on three different footings.
Two run on Saturday alongside the convention and are included with your Reconnect ticket. The third is its own evening event: its own date, its own venue, its own ticket.
Saturday, October 24 · Included
Parenting in a World of AI
Dr. Leonard Sax on raising children in the age of artificial intelligence, for parents. Included with your Reconnect ticket.
The time, and whether seats must be reserved in advance, will be announced here.
Saturday, October 24 · Included
Mental Health & Wellness
A practical session on mental health and wellbeing, run with community partners. Included with your Reconnect ticket.
The presenters, the time, and whether seats must be reserved in advance, will be announced here.
A separate evening event · $15
Road to Reconnect: the business workshop
An evening for business owners and aspiring owners: practical tools to use straight away, and time to meet others building something. Admission is $15 through its own registration page, and it is free for vendors and for anyone holding a Reconnect ticket.
The date, the venue, and the registration link will be announced here.
Saturday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bazaar
Discover businesses from our community.
Explore Muslim-owned businesses, artisans, and nonprofits, with clothing, hijabs, Islamic books, jewelry, perfumes, home décor, handcrafted goods, sweets, and specialty foods.
There is more than shopping: an experience wall, a flower wall, Arabic farsha seating, a 360 photo booth, henna, calligraphy, and a raffle for the first arrivals at check-in.
Food vendors are on-site from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Who's in the bazaar
Clothing
- The Abayah Collection
- MIN
- Barakah Boutique
- Dareen Dresses
- Turathibymary
- Hudas Abaya Boutique
- House of Abayat
- Taj Al Nisa
- Elegance Design
- Alma Style
- Away From Everything
- Ameratie
- Riyal Threads
- The Rawan Way
- Hijabs by IMAN
- Silks of Heaven
- Delora
- Wisdom Wear
- Tawheed Brand LLC
Jewelry
- Assawer
- Lulutouch
- Zudo
- QUEENA JEWELRY
- Everlinked & Co.
Fragrance
- Twelve Moons Perfumes
- Aroma House Fragrances LLC
- Mando Perfumes
- Omry
Beauty & skin care
- K Organics
- Mibukhoorti
Desserts
- Top Tier Sweets
- Ajwa
Books & stationery
- IONA Bookstore
- Tawakul
- Ruqaya's Bookshelf
- IIA Books
Arts & crafts
- WoodArt
- Precious Thread Co.
- Tetreez
Home decor
- Hebron Pottery & Co / Al Quds Orchard
- The Wow Boutique
Henna
- Tynted
Community & information
- Nakhtem (Qur'an app)
- Mawahib Recruiting
- Muslim Enrichment Project
- Empathy Pediatrics
- Kashafa
Other
- Soofi Remedies
Vendor lineup as of October 2026.
Reconnect 2026
About & contact
An experience designed for the entire family.
This year's theme is Reconnecting to Our Roots: Grounded in Faith. Growing with Purpose. It invites us to return to the foundations that ground us.
- Main event
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Venue
- The Fairlane Club · 5000 Fairlane Woods Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126
- Getting here
- Complimentary parking in lots about a two-minute walk from the venue.
- Tickets
- General Admission $25. Family or group of 3+ $20 per person. Kids Club $20 per child. Tickets are non-refundable.