Markaz is a mobile platform that connects Muslim communities by aggregating local events, services, and organizations in one searchable app. Users can discover events by category and location, register with a single tap, and organizers can manage listings, track attendance, and process ticket sales—all while the platform takes a transparent 3% fee per ticket plus standard Stripe processing charges. The service aims to simplify community engagement and event management for both participants and hosts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Muslim community members often lack a centralized way to discover local events, services, and organizations, making it difficult to stay informed about gatherings that match their interests and location. Organizers also face fragmented tools for promoting events, handling registrations, and managing revenue.
Solution
Markaz provides a mobile platform that aggregates community events, services, and organizations into a single searchable marketplace. Users can filter listings by category, date, or proximity, view venues on an interactive map, and register for free or ticketed events with a single tap. Organizers receive a dedicated profile where they can create event listings, set ticket prices, and publish announcements. Built-in analytics track attendance, revenue, and check‑in rates, while integrated payment processing handles ticket sales and applies a modest 3 % platform fee. The app’s end‑to‑end workflow streamlines discovery, registration, and event management for both attendees and organizers.
Target Audience
Markaz serves Muslim individuals seeking local community activities and organizations, as well as event organizers such as mosques, student groups, and charitable nonprofits that need a simple tool to promote and monetize gatherings.
Features
- Category and location filters with a map view to locate events within a chosen radius
- One‑tap registration and ticket purchase, supporting both free and paid events
- Organizer dashboard for event creation, attendee management, announcements, and revenue analytics
- Integrated payment processing with transparent fee breakdown (3 % platform fee plus standard Stripe rates)
- Real‑time attendance tracking and check‑in rate monitoring
- Calendar view to browse events chronologically