Draft:Mu Delta Alpha

Mu Delta Alpha (ΜΔΑ) is the first Muslim sorority in Texas and the United States, founded in 2013 at the University of Texas at Dallas by Samira Maddox. The sorority aims to empower Muslim women by promoting leadership, education, and community service while fostering sisterhood among its members. Mu Delta Alpha is a member of the National Multicultural Greek Council, which supports culturally-based Greek-letter organizations in their efforts to enhance cultural awareness and foster leadership.

History

Mu Delta Alpha was established in 2013 by Samira Maddox, who wanted to create a space for Muslim women to experience Greek life while adhering to their faith. Despite initial challenges, including difficulty finding a faculty advisor, the sorority began with a small group of members committed to its mission. Since then, Mu Delta Alpha has expanded, adding chapters at the University of Texas at Austin and a joint chapter at the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, among others​ (The Texas Tribune).