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Center for Islam in the
Contemporary World (CICW)

Platforms

  • Pilgrim VR: Hajj & Umrah

    An all-encompassing immersive training experience to prepare for the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj and Umrah and its rituals.

  • Aqsa Reality

    An immersive VR journey to understand and experience the historic and spiritual essence of Al-Aqsa Mosque and its many landmarks.

Behind the Initiative

  • SU

    A private, nationally recognized university established in 1875. SU educates and inspires individuals to be critical, reflective thinkers; lifelong learners; and ethical, compassionate citizens who are committed to making responsible contributions within a community, a nation and the world.

    Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Mohammad F. Obeid, Shenandoah University oversees direction and administration of the projects.

  • An academic center engaged in research, teaching, training, and outreach on issues related to Islam and Muslims in contemporary contexts. Utilizing inter- and transdisciplinary approaches from diverse academic specializations, it is involved in education, publication, and outreach.

    CICW is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) private foundation. This work is made possible and funded by CICW.

  • A team of creative developers, 3D artists, and media and business consultants specialized in content creation using Extended Reality (XR) technologies. Siraj is dedicated to making educational, gamified, virtual experiences and applications of high quality and immersion to add value to business, education, training, entertainment, and more.

    Siraj Studios is responsible for the implementation and execution of projects within this initiative.

Recent News

  • Barzinji Conference

    Team participates in Shenandoah University’s 2023 Barzinji Conference for Global Virtual Learning, sharing insights on global partnership and virtual collaboration.

  • Recent Article

    Hajj & Virtual Reality (VR): Making Islam and Global Pilgrimage Sites Accessible, dives into how VR is opening new doors for experiencing the Hajj. Discover how immersive technology allows users to explore these profound spiritual journeys from anywhere in the world.

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