Dates

  • Registration Deadline: June 30, 2025

  • Event Dates: July 12–13, 2025

  • Location: Islamic Center of Maryland (Gaithersburg, MD)
    This is a 36-hour overnight, in-person hackathon.

Eligibility

  • Open to high school juniors, seniors, and undergraduate college students in the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia).

  • You can join as an individual or as part of a team (3–5 members).

  • No prior hackathon or coding experience required—we’ll provide mentors, tools, and resources to support you.

Project and Submission Requirements

  • Align with one of the official problem statements

  • Be submitted on Devpost before the deadline

  • Include a 3–5 minute demo video explaining your idea and how it works

  • Use only halal, open-source datasets and clearly cite any AI tools or APIs

Each submission should include:

 

  • A working prototype or demo (website, app, or tool)

  • A video walk-through (uploaded or linked via YouTube)

  • A short written description with:

    • Team members

    • Problem being addressed

    • Features and technologies used

    • Connection to the hackathon’s theme and goals

Submission Process

 

  1. Register and join the hackathon on Devpost

  2. Click “Enter a Submission”

  3. Fill out your project details

  4. Upload your demo video and any relevant files or links (e.g., GitHub repo)

  5. Double check citations for tools, datasets, and sources

  6. Submit before the deadline!
    💡 Tip: Check out the Devpost YouTube guide for a demo on how to submit.

 

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be scored across the following areas:

  1. Impact – Does the solution address a real-world issue and benefit the Muslim community?

  2. Innovation – Is the idea creative, original, or uniquely implemented?

  3. Feasibility – Can this project realistically be built, scaled, or used long-term?

  4. Technical Execution – Is the code clean, working, and well-structured?

  5. Presentation – Is the video and written explanation clear, organized, and engaging?

  6. Use of AI – Is AI integrated meaningfully, ethically, and effectively?

  7. Islamic Relevance – Does the project reflect Islamic values, history, or community needs?

 

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges with expertise in technology, education, and community development.