· 2008- IIMA, the Barakat Foundation, and Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta narrow the search for an exhibit and pick “Families of Abraham” to be the first exhibit hosted at the new venue.
· 2008- The Barakat Foundation and Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta are the official sponsors of the Grand Opening for the International Islamic Museum of America on March 28th, 2009.