STUDENT LIFE
Learning, competing, creating, and growing
COMPETITIONS
Students rise to the challenge
Khutbah competitions, spelling bees, science fairs, Quran competitions — students prepare, improve, and confidently present what they have learned.
EVENTS & PROJECTS
Ideas become something real
At events like our Eid Bazaar and Little Entrepreneur Day, students create, plan, sell, and present — applying what they learn beyond an assignment or test.
FIELD TRIPS
Learning beyond the classroom
Classes take field trips throughout the year — past trips have included the Buffalo Museum of Science, Tifft Nature Preserve, and other educational destinations.

School life at Al-Manar goes beyond daily lessons. Throughout the year, students have opportunities to compete, present their work, explore new places, build projects, and take part in the life of the school community.

Students presenting at academic competition
COMPETITIONS
Students rise to the challenge
Khutbah competitions, spelling bees, science fairs, Quran competitions, and other academic challenges give students opportunities to prepare, improve, and confidently present what they have learned.
Students at school event
EVENTS & PROJECTS
Ideas become something real
At events such as our Eid Bazaar and Little Entrepreneur Day, students create, plan, sell, present, and work together — applying what they learn beyond an assignment or test.
Students on a field trip
FIELD TRIPS
Learning beyond the classroom
Classes take field trips throughout the year based on what they are studying. Past trips have included the Buffalo Museum of Science, Tifft Nature Preserve, and other educational and community destinations.
Students learning in the classroom
Learning with a higher purpose
We want our students to have high aspirations for both this life and the next.
Faith is not separate from the way we approach education. Students are encouraged to seek knowledge with purpose, develop the abilities Allah has given them, and think about how what they learn can benefit their families, communities, and the world around them.
Whether they are studying science, preparing a khutbah, building a project, or learning to lead, our goal is for students to grow into Muslims who are capable, curious, responsible, and ready to do something meaningful with what they know.
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