Illinois Muslim Action Day (IMAD)
Join us in Springfield for Illinois Muslim Action Day (IMAD) 2026—where your voice becomes part of something bigger. This is your opportunity to engage directly with elected officials, understand how […]
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 […]
Quran Night with Dr. Mustafa Khattab and Imam Samir Ali
Join us after Maghreb prayer on Friday, October 3rd, for a spiritually uplifting Quran Night at The Mecca Center in collaboration with The Furqaan Project. Immerse yourself in the beautiful recitation […]
Weekend Retreat: Letters from My Lord
Weekend Retreat: Letters from My LordDivine Words, Eternal Message Join us for a transformative women’s-only weekend retreat exploring the timeless guidance of the Qur’an. Hosted by The Mecca Center and […]
Mecca Moves! 5k & 1K Race, Walk, & Roll
Mecca Moves! 5k & 1K Race, Walk, & Roll is back! Get ready for a morning of movement, community, and purpose at the 2025 Mecca Moves 5K & 1K […]
ConverTsations: Becoming Muslim – From Embrace to Practice
Join us for a special community discussion at The Mecca Center, open to all! ConverTsations is a welcoming space designed to support individuals on their journey to Islam—at any stage, […]
Tatreez and a Talk on Trauma
Join Sister Bayan Fares LSW, Sister Sujod Bdaiwi, and the Badan Collective in partnership with Khalil Center for an evening of healing, resilience, and community connection. In this unique workshop-style […]
Journeys & Reflections: More Than a Win
Journeys & Reflections At The Mecca Center, we believe that every journey is an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. “Journeys & Reflections,” is a special newsletter where our staff […]
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. […]
Annual Shahadah Celebration
We are grateful to all of our amazing community members who attended our annual Shahadah Celebration at the Mecca Center, organized by the Convert Engagement Committee. Every year we come […]
Congratulations to our new board members! 🎉
Congratulations to our new board members! 🎉 The Mecca Center’s 2024 Board of Trustees Election Results A heartfelt congratulations to our newly elected board members: Br. Mousab Almusaddy, Sr. Irene […]
The Mecca Center New App Launch
The Mecca Center New App Launch Dear Mecca Center community, With the blessings of Allah SWT, The Mecca Center Technology Committee is excited to announce the release of the Mecca […]
Connecting Hearts & Inspiring Minds: The Mecca Center Annual Fundraising Dinner 2024
The Mecca Center is here to grow with you—offering a place to learn, connect, and thrive through every stage of life. Whether you’re taking your first steps or seeking a […]
The Mecca Center is seeking an Executive Director
Job Description for Executive Director of The Mecca Center The Mecca Center is seeking a full-time Executive Director (ED) to direct the day-to-day operations of the center and execute the […]
Ramadan Announcement
Asalamu Alaikum, بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم (يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ ) “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to […]
Pre-Registration for Covid-19 Vaccine at The Mecca Center
The Mecca Center is working in conjunction with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC), and our other community partners to host a […]
As we give thanks today
As we give thanks today, let us remember and thank Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى and our loved ones who made #Thanksgiving full of love and gratitude. Our beloved Dr. Bashar Kashlan […]
The Mecca Center #FeedHope 2020 Giving Tuesday Campaign
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to make even more local families food-insecure. Hundreds of people line up every week at HCS Family Services distribution sites hoping for a meal. With our […]
Statement on the killing of George Floyd
The Mecca Center is appalled and outraged by the horrific killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota and calls for justice to be served to the fullest degree of the […]
Eid Al-Fitr with The Mecca Center: Sunday, May 24
Asalamu Alaikum, As we near the end of Ramadan, The Mecca Center wishes that you and your families have had a very blessed and rewarding month, insha’Allah. The Mecca Center is following the Fiqh Council of […]
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. […]
The Mecca Center: Ramadan 1441 | 2020 Prayer & Program Schedules
Join us in welcoming the month of Ramadan into our hearts and homes! Please see The Mecca Center’s Ramadan prayer and program schedules and connect with us virtually throughout this very […]
The Mecca Center: Ramadan Announcement
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم (يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ ) “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as […]
Active Adults Program launches at The Mecca Center
Active Adults Program On March 1, 2020, The Mecca Center held an informational session on the Active Adults Program it plans to launch this year. Over a hundred people attended […]
A Night of Quran & Nasheed, April 5
Join us this Sunday, April 5 at 7pm for A Night of Quran & Nasheed with Sheikh Hassan Aly, Sheikh Nasser Hussain, and Sheikh Ibraheem Bakeer as we remember Allah […]
April 2020 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule
In The Mecca Center’s April 2020 Newsletter, read about our COVID-19 Support Services and new Active Adults program for community members ages 50 and up. View and download the April […]
Daily prayers at The Mecca Center suspended until further notice
Asalamu Alaikum, Based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), infectious disease expert Dr. Mazen Kherallah, and the orders of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, The […]
Mecca Quran Institute: Sahib Al Quran students get closer to Quran
The students of the Mecca Quran Institute’s Sahib Al Quran program have been working hard all year. We are so proud of our students! We thank all our teachers and […]
Watch our COVID-19 Info Session with Dr. Mazen Kherallah
Watch our informational session on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) with guest speaker Dr. Mazen Kherallah, MD, MHA, FCCP of Infectious Disease & Critical Care Medicine and Associate Professor at the University of […]
MQI Celebrates Women’s Program Achievements
Students of the Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) Women’s Program were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements. We congratulate all the women that have attended classes and received certificates in Tajweed […]
2020 Primary Election: Voting Info
The Mecca Center reminds you that the Illinois 2020 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Vote on Election Day: March 17, 2020 (6AM – 7PM) The Mecca […]
An Afternoon With Active Adults, March 1
The Mecca Center invites community members ages 50 and up to an afternoon with Active Adults on Sunday, March 1, 2020 to learn about and share your input for Active […]
THANK YOU | See photos, video, and more from our Annual Fundraiser!
Dear Community Members, Asalamu Alaikum, You came and you delivered! Your action was louder than our words! See photos, videos, messages, publications, and more from our Annual Fundraiser! Thank you […]
RSVP for our 2020 Annual Fundraiser: January 25
The Mecca Center cordially invites you to our 2020 Annual Fundraiser “Foundation For A New Generation” on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Ashyana Banquets in Downers Grove, Illinois. Registration opens […]
Help us build our second wing this Giving Tuesday, December 3
The Mecca Center Sunday School, Quran Institute, and Mecca MVMT have outgrown our classrooms! For this reason, we are currently in our second phase of construction to build a new […]
“Navigating the Special Needs Journey Successfully” Workshop: December 7
The Mecca Center and Muhsen invite you to “Navigating the Special Needs Journey Successfully” – a training workshop presented by Lila Ayyad Alharsha M Ed. BCBA, on Saturday, December 7, […]
The Mecca Center Girl Scouts launch Cradles to Crayons campaign for children in need
For the month of November, The Mecca Girl Scouts Troop continued to learn about kindness and generosity. As they learn about being charitable, they explored the concept of homelessness. The […]
Thank you for attending our First Annual Seerah Conference: “A Portal To The Prophet” (pbuh)
Thank you for attending our First Annual Seerah Conference: “A Portal to the Prophet” (pbuh) on November 2 and 3! We hope our conference was enjoyable to all and offered our community […]
November 2019 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule
The Mecca Center November 2019 Newsletter and Prayer Schedule are here! In this month’s issue, read about our dedicated volunteer Br. Sameer Afsar in our Volunteer Spotlight! View and download […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Sameer Afsar
The Mecca Center recognizes volunteers with our Volunteer Spotlight for making a positive difference in our community. Volunteers featured in the Spotlight are individuals who have gone above and beyond […]
The Mecca Center Girl Scouts urge mindfulness for the Earth
The Mecca Center’s Girl Scouts of America Troop had their first meeting for the school year on October 6. The Troop welcomed new Daisy and Brownie scouts in grades KG-3rd […]
Join The Mecca Center Girl Scouts!
Troops are forming now! Picture this: a safe, no-limits place designed specifically for girls, where they’re inspired to seek out new challenges, build important skills, and take the lead. That’s […]
Join us for “Raising Amazing Adults in the 21st Century” this Saturday, September 28!
Hal Edward Runkel, LMFT invites parents to a special workshop, “Raising Amazing Adults in the 21st Century,” this Saturday, September 28 at The Mecca Center. The workshop runs from 10am […]
Sign up for The Mecca Center-Muhsen Islamic Weekend School
We welcome you to join us for The Mecca Center-Muhsen Islamic Weekend School on Saturdays 11am – 1:15pm beginning October 19 at The Mecca Center, 16W560 91st St, Willowbrook, Illinois. […]
The Mecca Center: Open House, September 21
The Mecca Center invites neighbors to our Open House on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 1pm-4pm for tours of The Mecca Center, refreshments and ethnic food, interfaith and outreach activities, […]
Raising Amazing Adults in the 21st Century: An Interactive Parenting Workshop, September 28
The Mecca Center Family Programming Committee invites parents to “Raising Amazing Adults in the 21st Century: An Interactive Parenting Workshop” on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10am to 3pm inThe […]
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring: Apply today!
The US Census Bureau is working with the Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition to identify potential staff from our community for Participation Specialists, Census Coordinators, Staff, and more. Please see all […]
Quran Blossoms Open House & First Day of School
Parents Orientation & Open House TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 For all students and their parents • Open House for Morning & Full-time Students: 10am-11am in classroom • Open House for Afternoon […]
Attend our Halal Food Truck Festival on August 25!
The Mecca Center invites community members to our Halal Food Truck Festival on Sunday, August 25 from 2pm to 6pm. We will have multiple Zabiha Halal food options available for purchase […]
Census 2020 Strategy & Tactics Briefing, August 17
The Mecca Center and Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition invite community members to join us for a Critical Strategy & Tactics Briefing for the 2020 Census on Saturday, August 17, 2019 […]
August 2019 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule
The Mecca Center August 2019 Newsletter and Prayer Schedule are here! In this month’s issue, The Mecca Center’s Imam and Religious Director, Sheikh Hassan Aly, shares valuable insights into the […]
Building Legal Power for American Muslims with Linda Sarsour, September 29
Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA) and The Mecca Center cordially invite you to an upcoming event featuring political activist, Linda Sarsour, on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at 5:30PM at […]
MQI Summer Camp: Islamic Enrichment, Learning, & Fun
This year, the Mecca Quran Institute (MQI)’s Summer Camp for boys and girls ages 6 through 10 is themed “Love You Rasoul Allah” and includes Quran, Islamic studies, activities, and […]
VIDEO: Eid Prayer at The Mecca Center
Thank you for joining The Mecca Center for Eid Prayer! We wish you and your families a very blessed Eid al-Fitr! Please take our 30 second survey about Eid Prayer: http://bit.ly/EidSurvey2019. […]
Register for the Sunday School 2019-2020 School Year
Registration is now open for the 2019-2020 school year! The Mecca Center Sunday School 2019-2020 school year will begin on Sunday, September 8, 2019. Learn more about the Mecca Center […]
Eid Prayer to be held on Tuesday, June 4
Due to possible rain, TWO Eid al-Fitr Prayers will be held on Tuesday, June 4 at the Mecca Center with Sheikh Hassan Aly. Takbeerat will begin at 7am and 9am and […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Amro Kudssi
Every month, The Mecca Center will be recognizing volunteers in the Mecca Center community with a Volunteer Spotlight for those who are making a difference. Volunteers featured in the Spotlight […]
MQI holds Elementary program End of Year Celebration
This year, the Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) Elementary program began working with the Mohammad (PBUH) Our Leader (محمد قدوتنا) team with the hopes of introducing our students to the values […]
8 Reasons to Stop Using the Word “Revert”
By Ricardo Peña, Convert Support Group When I became a Muslim circa 1995, we lived in a profoundly different world than the one we live in today. The Internet existed only […]
Prepare and Donate Ramadan Food Baskets, May 19
The Mecca Center and Mecca MVMT are partnering with ICNA Relief and the Madina Community to prepare food baskets for local families in need this Ramadan. This project aims to […]
MQI Young Ladies Ramadan Quran Program, May 6 – June 3
The Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) is offering a Young Ladies Ramadan Quran Program Thursdays through Saturdays from 5pm to 6:30pm between May 6 and June 3 on the second floor […]
The Mecca Center: 2019 Ramadan Newsletter
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Community Members, Ramadan is upon us! We are pleased to share with you our Special Edition Ramadan Newsletter which includes our Ramadan Prayer Schedule, Taraweeh Guidelines, as well as […]
MQI Middle & High School Girls Quran Program
The Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) is offering a Middle & High School Girls Quran Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 6:30pm on the second floor Musallah. Recitation is […]
MQI Women’s Ramadan Quran Program, May 6 – June 3
The Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) is offering a Women’s Ramadan Quran Program from May 6 to June 3, 2019 on Mondays through Fridays from 11am to 1pm in the first […]
Jewels of the Quran, May 5 through June 2
The Mecca Center invites community members to Jewels of the Quran, every night from May 7 to June 2, 15 minutes before Isha Adhan. Join us for daily reflections on […]
MQI Bazaar & Exhibit about the Life of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), May 4
The Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) invites community members to a Bazaar and Exhibit about the Life of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 7:30pm to 9pm […]
Spring Into Ramadan: Children’s Craft Fair, April 21
Join us for Spring Into Ramadan, a children’s craft fair on Sunday, April 21, and get the whole family ready for Ramadan! There will be crafts for kids as well […]
Deaf Defy: Signs of Hope Fundraising Gala, April 27
Join the Deaf Defy team for our second annual Signs of Hope Gala! All proceeds from this event will support our upcoming medical mission, bringing hearing aids and sign language […]
Thank you for attending Quran Blossoms “Culture Night With My Family”
The Mecca Center Quran Blossoms thanks parents and staff for joining us at our recent “Culture Night With My Family” event. Moms, dads, and grandparents attended the event and enjoyed […]
April 2019 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule
The Mecca Center April 2019 Newsletter and Prayer Schedule are here! In this month’s issue, read a recap of our recent Interfaith Solidarity Prayer and a special safety message from […]
Interfaith Solidarity Prayer brings faith communities together after NZ terror attacks
The Mecca Center held an Interfaith Solidarity Prayer on Tuesday, March 19 for our Brothers and Sisters in #Christchurch New Zealand who were victims of terrorist attacks at two masajid […]
Interfaith Solidarity Prayer, March 19
The Mecca Center invites community members to join us for an Interfaith Solidarity Prayer for our Brothers and Sisters in New Zealand on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7pm.
Attend The Science and Spirituality of Marriage on April 7 at CTU Hyde Park
The Mecca Center encourages you to attend The Science and Spirituality of Marriage, a workshop presented by the Khalil Center, on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at CTU Hyde Park (5416 […]
Important Community Announcement: Strengthening our faith in times of tragedy
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Community Members, The Mecca Center condemns the horrific massacre in which at least 49 people were killed at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Islam teaches us that houses of worship […]
Women: Join us for Coffee Talk with Deanna Khalil O.D. on March 30
Women ages 25-40 are invited to attend Coffee Talk in the Mecca Center Lounge on Saturday, March 30 at 8:15pm. The program will include coffee, snacks, and conversation featuring fashion […]
Candidate Day at The Mecca Center, March 29
Candidates for local and municipal office will be visiting Mecca Center on Friday, March 29, 2019 before and after Jummah to answer questions and meet with our community. Pleas join […]
MUHSEN Staff & Volunteer Training Workshop, April 13
The Mecca Center encourages you to attend a MUHSEN Staff and Volunteer Training Workshop on Saturday, April 13 at 3:30pm at the Mecca Center. Help make the Mecca Center and […]
MVMT Pathway To Prayer: Special Edition of Friday Night Live
The Mecca MVMT invites High School guys and girls to Pathway To Prayer, a special edition of Friday Night Live, every Friday in April (5, 12, 19, and 26) from […]
WATCH: Video Rendering of the Mecca Center’s Second Wing
Watch a video rendering of the second wing for the Mecca Center! With your support, we can make this dream a reality, insha’Allah! Donate at meccacenter.org.#TwoWingsToFly
Please take our Annual Fundraiser Survey!
Dear Community Members, Asalamu Alaikum, The Annual Fundraising Dinner Committee would like to thank you for attending our 2019 Annual Fundraiser at Drury Lane. We know you are busy, so […]
Support Furloughed Federal Workers with Relief Assistance
Forty (40%) of U.S. households have less than $1,000.00 to address financial emergencies. Many are living paycheck to paycheck. With the shutdown approach a full month, many federal workers and […]
Sh. Hassan Aly shares Quran at Illinois Governor Inauguration Ceremony in Springfield
Sheikh Hassan Aly shared Quran verses about standing firmly for justice for all and fulfilling all obligations and covenants this morning at Governor JB Pritzker’s Inauguration Ceremony Interfaith Service in Springfield, Illinois.
President’s Message: Our journey will continue, but our mission is the same
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear Mecca Center Community, Our journey will continue, but our mission is the same! I am truly humbled and honored to be chosen by the board to serve […]
Farewell Message from President M.A. Hamadeh, MD
Asalamu Alaikum, Dear blessed members of the the Mecca Center, I would like to thank all of you for all the support and trust you placed in me for all […]
January 2019 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule
The Mecca Center January 2019 Newsletter and Prayer Schedule are here! In this month’s issue, read a special farewell message from the Mecca Center President, M.A. Hamadeh, M.D. as his […]
Islamic Character Building for Sisters with Ustazah Iffat Maqbool, January 6
The Mecca Center and New Life 365 Opportunities present a lecture for Sisters in Urdu with Ustazah Iffat Maqbool Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The program will […]
A special video message from Sheikh Tariq Musleh
The Mecca MVMT invites you to its One Year Anniversary Gala: Reviving Young Hearts on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Ashton Place (341 75th St, Willowbrook, IL 60527) at 5pm. […]
MYNA: The Stars In Our Prophet’s Orbit, Dec. 23-29
The Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) presents 2018 Winter Camp “The Stars in Our Prophet’s Orbit,” December 23 to 29 for youth ages 12-19. This winter camp is a […]
Become a Troop Leader for the Girl Scouts!
ARE YOU A LEADER? Want to be a mentor for young girls? Want to make a difference? Have fun exploring Greater Chicago together and enjoy outdoor adventures all while teaching […]
Cub Scouts Adult Leader Training event, Nov. 11
The Midwest Islamic Scouting Council (MISC) welcomes all new Cub Scout families from the Mecca Center, Islamic Foundation, and Muslim Association of Bolingbrook to join us at the Cub Scouts […]
Cub Scout Families Orientation, Sunday, Nov. 4
The Midwest Islamic Scouting Council (MISC) welcomes all new Cub Scout families from the Mecca Center, Islamic Foundation, and Muslim Association of Bolingbrook to join us at the Cub Scouts […]
The Mecca Center: November Newsletter & Prayer Schedule
The Mecca Center November Newsletter and Prayer Schedule are here! In this month’s issue, read a special message from the Mecca Center President, M.A. Hamadeh, M.D., about the importance of […]
MVMT: Gems of Juz Amma – Surat Abasa (He Frowned)
The Mecca MVMT invites college and young professionals to the “Gems of Juz Amma” on Saturday, October 20 at Maghreb as Sheikh Tariq Musleh shares about Surat Abasa (He Frowned).
Mecca MVMT 2018 Gala: Reviving Young Hearts, Dec. 16
The Mecca MVMT invites the community to its 2018 Gala: Reviving Young Hearts on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Ashton Place (341 75th St, Willowbrook, IL 60527) at 5pm. The […]
U.S. Census Bureau in Chicago hiring management positions
The U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2020 is opening a new Field Office in Chicago. They are hiring three new management positions to open and run the office. Job Announcement links are […]
Attend Mecca MVMT: “Seekers of Knowledge” starting October 8
College students and young professionals are invited to attend the Mecca MVMT’s ‘Ilm course, “Seekers of Knowledge,” Mondays at 7pm starting October 8. The weekly class is taught by Sheikh […]
“Parenting From Within” with Dr. Sameera Ahmed and Youth program updates, Sept. 28
In partnership with the Family & Youth Institute, The Mecca Center and Mecca MVMT invite you to “Parenting From Within” with Dr. Sameera Ahmed for Islamically-based insights on being a […]
Join the Mecca MVMT for “Feeding the Hungry” on September 29
The Mecca MVMT is collaborating with Pious Projects and Building Bridges for a “Feed the Hungry” campaign to help pack lunches that will be distributed to homeless shelters across the […]