Taste of Eid at Mecca
Get ready for our Second Annual Taste of Eid at Mecca! 🎉🌙❤️ Celebrate Eid al-Adha with an unforgettable day of fun for the whole family. 📅 Saturday, May 30 | […]
Food Drive for Humanity
Food Drive for Humanity! All Are Welcome! Food Pickup: Saturday, November 15, from 12 PM to 2 PM at The Mecca Center Gym. In response to ongoing food insecurity in […]
MECCA MOVES! 5K & 1K Run, Walk & Roll
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Empowered in Hijab: A Day of Connection & Confidence
Empowered in Hijab: A Day of Connection & Confidence Thank you to all the wonderful sisters who attended the Hijab Workshop organized by Mecca’s Convert Engagement Committee! Alhamdulillah, we had […]
Umrah Trip with The Mecca Center 2024!
A journey of faith, unity, and spiritual growth! A group from The Mecca Center just embarked on a blessed Umrah trip led by Dr. Ahmed Arafat, Sh. Yousef Wahb, Sh. […]
2021 Virtual Ramadan Fundraising Iftar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 2021 Virtual Ramadan Fundraising Iftar The Mecca Center cordially invites you to our 2021 Virtual Ramadan Fundraising Iftar on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6:15pm CST streaming live on […]
Eid Drive-Thru Celebration: Sunday, May 24
Join us for our Eid Drive-Thru Celebration on Sunday, May 24 from 10am-1pm in the Mecca Center parking lot. Decorate your cars and enjoy gifts and sweets for you and your children! Please note […]
Thank you for joining us for Laylat Ul-Qadr
Thank you for joining us for a special Laylat Ul-Qadr virtual program last night on Facebook with world renowned reciter Sheikh Mohammad Jebril, Sheikh Hassan Aly, and Sheikh Tariq Musleh. […]
February 2020 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule
The Mecca Center February 2020 Newsletter and Prayer Schedule are here! In this month’s issue, read a special thank you message from Mecca Center President, Hani Atassi, MBA. View and […]
Mecca Quran Institute holds “Fun Day” for students
March 5 was not the typical day for the Mecca Quran Institute students. It was a “Fun Day” that many students were anticipating. The sound of laughter and happiness could […]
A special video message from Sh. Hassan Aly
Watch: A Special Video Message from Sh. Hassan Aly Asalamu Alaikum, Dear beloved Sisters and Brothers, It’s been one year since we moved to our new building, for which we […]
Take the Muhsen Special Needs Survey
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, Alhamdulillah, The Mecca Center is committed to supporting and partnering with MUHSEN in their efforts to help families with Special Needs. MUHSEN, Muslims Understanding […]
Read the Mecca Center December Newsletter
The Mecca Center December Newsletter is available now! This month, read about the Prophet Muhammad’s (sa) unwavering mercy to mankind, how you can support the Mecca Center, as well as […]
Mecca Center Board Elections and General Assembly to be held December 1
The Mecca Center will hold Board Elections on Friday, December 1 from 7pm-9pm at the Mecca Center. Early voting is available on Tuesday, November 28 from 9am-12pm. Only Mecca Center […]
Mecca Center Ladies Get Together creates new friendships
The Mecca Center recently held a Ladies Get Together in the banquet hall to provide an opportunity for women in the Mecca Center community to meet, engage, and grow friendships. […]
Attend the Mecca Youth Launch Event on Friday, December 8
Asalamu Alaikum, We are excited to invite you to a momentous occasion in Mecca Center history, the Mecca Youth Launch Event this Friday, December 8! The program will feature a MVMT launch presentation, a TED-style talk by Ustadh […]
Sh. Hassan Aly appointed to HCS Family Services Board
Muslims believe in serving the greater good, and at the Mecca Center, its Imam and Religious Director serves as a great example. The Mecca Center’s Imam and Religious Director, Sh. […]
Mecca Center November Newsletter available now
The Mecca Center November Newsletter is available now! This month, read about Sh. Hassan and the Mecca Center’s work to serve the greater good, making the Mecca Center more inclusive, […]
Family Counseling offered at the Mecca Center
The Mecca Center offers family counseling with Imam and Religious Director, Sh. Hassan Aly. If you are seeking support and guidance, please schedule an appointment with Sh. Hassan Aly by […]
Alif Lām Mīm: Learn Islamic sciences through scholarly text
Attend Alif Lām Mīm with Sh. Hassan Aly every Wednesday at the Mecca Center at 6:45pm to learn the Islamic sciences through scholarly texts. This program is for college students […]
The Seekers of Truth: Convert Support Program
Attend the Mecca Center’s Convert Support Group, “The Seekers of Truth,” every Saturday at 11am with Sh. Hassan Aly.
Learn about the latest Travel Ban on Oct. 28
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) is presenting a Travel Ban Seminar hosted by the Mecca Center on Saturday, October 28 from 11am-1pm. We encourage you to come […]
Attend our Foster Parents Workshop on Dec. 2
Mark your calendars for a special Foster Parents Workshop on Saturday, December 2, from 10:30am to 12pm at the Mecca Center. The event will be led by Sheikh Hassan Aly and representatives […]
Attend Community Night, Friday Oct. 6
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, We invite you to join us for Community Night, this Friday, October 6 at the Mecca Center. We will share lessons and reflections on […]
Join our English Language Learners (ELL) program starting October 8
Join our English Language Learners (ELL) program for adults (sisters and brothers) every Saturday starting October 21, 2017, from 6:30pm to 8pm. Whether you need help learning English for work, school, […]
Reimagining Muslim Spaces: A Community Town Hall Meeting, Oct. 20
The Mecca Center invites you to join us for Reimagining Muslim Spaces: A Community Town Hall Meeting on Friday, October 20 after Isha Prayer 8pm – 10pm. A mosque is […]
New Mecca Center youth programs launched
Assalamu Alaikum Mecca Center Family, I hope and pray that all of you and your families are in the best of Iman, health, and circumstances. This is indeed the time of […]
Join us for iBelieve: an Aqidah course for young women
The Mecca Center is offering iBelieve, a program focused on introducing Aqidah (creed) for high school and college-age women to discuss issues related to faith, facts, and fallacies. The course […]
Attend the Adhan Workshop at Mecca Center, Sept. 20
Join us for an Adhan Workshop at the Mecca Center on Wednesday, September 20 from 7:15pm to 8:15pm. The workshop will be led by Fateh Riyal and Sh. Hassan Aly. […]
Help the Mecca Center help you by taking this survey
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) is working with the Mecca Center to better understand the needs of the community in order […]
Sunday School at maximum capacity, new registrations waitlisted
Thank you for making the first day of Sunday School a success, alhamdulillah! We are at maximum capacity and all school registrations are currently waitlisted. Students will be added on an […]
Thank you for attending our Eid Celebration!
As-Salamu ‘Alaikum Warahmatu Allah Wabarakatuh, In the authentic narration, our beloved messenger Muhammad (pbuh) said: “He does not show gratitude to Allah, who does not show gratitude to people.” Alhamdulillah, […]
Register for the Mecca Center Quran Institute
The Mecca Center is launching its Quran Institute programs for both youth and adults in the coming months ahead! The Quran Institute will offer classes in recitation, memorization, and targets […]
Join us for our Eid Celebration, September 10!
Join us for our Eid Celebration on Sunday, September 10 at the Mecca Center! The event will feature fun for the entire family including BBQ, games, activities, sports, and a […]
Read the Mecca Center September Newsletter!
The Mecca Center September Newsletter is here! Read the President’s message about sacrifice this Eid Al-Adha, learn about the lessons of Hijrah from Sheikh Hassan Aly, and get youth updates […]
Important Sunday School updates
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, Eid Mubarak! It gives us great pleasure to welcome you and your children to the Mecca Center Sunday School for the 2017-2018 school year. […]
Attend Eid Prayers at the Mecca Center!
Attend Eid prayer at the Mecca Center on Friday, September 1! Takbeerat for the first prayer will begin at 7am with prayer at 7:30am. The second Takbeerat will start at 9:30am […]
Join us for the Day of ‘Arafa Community Iftar
Join us for the Day of ‘Arafa Community Iftar on Thursday, August 31 at 6:45pm. It will include a lecture, dhikr, dua’ and iftar. See you there!
Join us for Qyiam Night at the Mecca Center
Please join The Mecca Center for Qyiam Night on Friday, August 25! This event is for brothers and sisters and will begin at 9pm.
Join us for the Solar Eclipse Prayer: Salat Al Kusuf, August 21
The Mecca Center invites you to join us revive the sunnah prayer of Al Kusuf on Monday, August 21 at 1:15pm for the solar eclipse prayer led by Sheikh Hassan […]
2017-2018 Sunday School begins!
Dear respected Mecca Center Sunday School parents, friends, and community members: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatahu. We look forward to working with you and your children and pray to […]
Join us for “Screenshots from the Seerah,” August 18
Please join The Mecca Center for “Screenshots from the Seerah: Reliving Moments from the Life of Muhammad (pbuh)” with Sh. Tariq Musleh on August 18! This event is for high […]
Thank you for joining us at Community Night!
Thank you for joining us at our August Community Night! The topic of the program, “The First Message Started with Iqra,” was presented as a lecture and discussion led by […]
Join Mecca Center’s Youth Director at Camp Transformer, August 7-11
Mecca Center’s Youth Director, Sheikh Tariq Musleh, will be the guest speaker at Camp Transformer, a MAS Youth Camp for boys ages 13-19. The theme for the camp is “Become […]
The Mecca Center’s August Newsletter is available now!
The Mecca Center’s August Newsletter is now available! Read the President’s message about Masjid Al Aqsa, gain some valuable insight into the first 10 days of Dhul-Hîjjah from Sheikh Hassan […]
Attend the Mecca Center’s Community Night, August 4
We invite you to join us for a special Mecca Center Community Night led by Sh. Hassan Aly on Friday, August 4 entitled “The Final Message Started with Iqra.” The […]
Welcome the Mecca Center’s new Youth Director and Assistant Imam
The Mecca Center is pleased to welcome our new Youth Director and Assistant Imam Shaykh Tariq Musleh. Born and raised in Chicago, Shaykh Tariq Musleh has a strong connection with […]
Join us for Eid al-Fitr prayers this Sunday!
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, Jummah Mubarak! Eid al-Fitr will be on Sunday, June 25th. We will host Eid prayers at the Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527. […]
Lailatul Qadar: The Last 10 Days of Ramadan Program
Please join the Mecca Center for the last 10 days of Ramadan program!
Ramadan Newsletter available now!
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, Jummah Mubarak! The Mecca Center Ramadan Newsletter is available now! This month, get Azan times, Isha & Taraweeh Prayer Guidelines, info on Ramadan and […]
The Word & Spirit of God: Lessons from the Quran, May 29 – June 23
In the past four years, we have explored the themes of surat al Kahf and the stories of Yousuf (AS), Musa and Haroun (AS), and Ibrahim (AS). Join us for […]
Register for the Ramadan Daily Quranic Reading program for boys!
This Ramadan, the Mecca Center presents the Ramadan Daily Quranic Reading program for boys ages 8 and up! The goal of the program is for reciters to complete one khatm of the […]
Register for the Ramadan Daily Quranic Reading program for girls!
This Ramadan, the Mecca Center presents the Ramadan Daily Quranic Reading program for girls ages 8 and up! The goal of the program is for reciters to complete one khatm of […]
Announcement: No double parking during Ramadan
Attention Mecca Center community: Please note that there will be no more double parking during Jummah prayers at the Mecca Center starting Friday, May 12 through Ramadan! Please park at […]
Volunteer for the Mecca Center this Ramadan!
Serve your community and gain blessed rewards during the holiest month of the year! The Mecca Center is looking for people like you this Ramadan. Sign up to volunteer with the […]
Join us for our Annual Ramadan Dinner on June 1
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, Join us in welcoming the holiest month of the year, Ramadan, on Thursday, June 1 for our Annual Ramadan Dinner. The special guest speakers for […]
May Newsletter available now!
Jummah Mubarak! The Mecca Center May Newsletter is available now! This month, read about our recent Grand Opening as well as special feature articles by Sh. Hassan Aly on the […]
Honoring Syrian Students from Lebanon, May 7
Help us recognize the great talents of Syrian students from Lebanon who participated in robotics competitions in Qatar and the U.S. The Mecca Center invites you to join us on […]
Thank you for making our Grand Opening a great success!
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, Thank you and Jazakum Allahu Khairan for making our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on April 22 a great success! It is only […]
Dalia Mogahed to speak at Mecca Center, May 5
Join us on May 5 for “Faith, Courage & Freedom,” a special event featuring Dalia Mogahed, Former Advisor to President Barack Obama and Co-Author of the book Who Speaks for Islam? RSPV Online! […]
Sign up for Women’s Fitness Programs at the Mecca Center!
Mecca Center is offering two fitness programs for women this starting this spring: Trim & Tone Bootcamp and Yoga Classes. Babysitting options are available. TRIM & TONE: A TOTAL BODY […]
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Mecca Center, Saturday, April 22!
Dear Mecca Center Community, Asalamu Alaikum, I hope this message finds you and your family in the best of health and iman. It is with great pleasure that we invite […]
Thank you for making our Annual Fundraising Dinner a great success!
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, We express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to you for helping us make our Annual Fundraising Dinner on March 5 a great success – […]
The Prophet’s Life for Our Times, Sunday, March 12
Join us for an inspiring talk by author Dr. Meraj Mohiuddin, “The Prophet’s Life for Our Times,” Sunday, March 12, 2-4 pm at the Mecca Center.
Join us in solidarity for #WeAreAllAmerica, Feb. 19
#WeAreAllAmerica aims to celebrate the diversity of this great country. We invite our neighbors and interfaith partners to join us for a solidarity gathering on Sunday, February 19, 2 pm – 4 […]
How we should study the biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Jan. 28
Join us for dinner and a lecture by Dr. Walid Khayr on Saturday, January 28 at 6:30 PM at the Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, Illinois 60527. The topic will […]
Save the Date for our Grand Opening, April 22
The Grand Opening of our new Mecca Center will be held on Saturday, April 22 at our new center located at 16W560 91st St, Willowbrook, IL 60527. Community leaders and Imams from […]
Save the Date for Mecca Center’s Annual Fundraiser
The Mecca Center will hold its Annual Fundraiser on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Please save the date and join us for this important community […]