MIST is a "fun, educational, interactive program of competitions and workshops geared towards bringing students together from around the nation to develop leadership, communication, and other creative skills, all while gaining a deeper understanding of Islam and Muslims. The Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST) consists of regional tournaments that take place in Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Houston, Southern California, and Toronto. The winners from each Regional Tournament qualify to complete at the annual National Tournament. The tournaments last two days (Saturday and Sunday)."