Sheikh Musa Drammeh is a community activist, entrepreneur, and Muslim leader based in New York. He is widely recognized for his interfaith bridge-building and advocacy for Muslim-Jewish dialogue, particularly through his public support for Israel.
Key Leadership & Initiatives
  • Muslims-Israel Dialogue: As president of the Muslims-Israel Dialogue project, Drammeh frequently leads delegations of imams and Muslim leaders to Israel to counter antisemitism and promote peace.
  • Media & Publishing: He founded the Muslim Media Corporation, which publishes several community newspapers including the Parkchester Times, New York Parrot, Muslim Parrot. Senegambia Times and Africa Parrot.
  • Community Activism: In 2001, he and his wife founded the first full-time parochial Islamic school (K-12) in the Bronx. He also initiated the Peace December movement to combat bias and hate crimes in New York City.
  • Healthy Living: He coordinates the New York Healthy Lifestyle campaign and was instrumental in having October designated as Healthy Lifestyle Month in New York.