Ethiopian Muslims Association Of Seattle

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In 1989, the passing of a brother named Ibrahim in the Puget Sound Area stirred the consciousness of local Muslim residents. It became evident that everyone had a duty to participate in the mourning and burial rituals. However, there was no well-organized Muslim community to turn to for support or information regarding burial grounds and preparation locations. In response to this pressing need, EMAS was founded. A passionate call went out to all Ethiopian Muslims residing in Washington State to convene and discuss the necessity of forming an organization. In 1989, those who answered this urgent call came together and unanimously approved the establishment of the Ethiopian Muslim Association of Seattle (EMAS). This marked the humble beginning of a remarkable journey towards building a vibrant and supportive Muslim community in the Pacific Northwest. One of the primary challenges in this initial phase was defining the organizational structure. Great care was taken to ensure that the nascent organization would meet the criteria for classification as a tax-exempt entity under section 501C3 of the IRS code. Alhamdulillah, in 1994, EMAS received official recognition as a non-profit org