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 […]
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 […]
Amina’s Song: Virtual Book Launch and Author Visit, April 24
On Saturday, April 24 at 3pm live on Facebook, renowned author, Hena Khan, will share her journey to publishing her award winning books and finding her voice as an author. […]
Ramadan Prep Workshops, Sundays through April 4
Join The Mecca Center for Ramadan Prep Workshops live on Facebook every Sunday through April 4! Learn how to nurture spirituality within our homes, how to work out and what […]
Psychology & Spirituality: Wellness From Within, March 10
Join us for “Psychology & Spirituality: Wellness From Within,” on Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30pm live on Facebook with Sheikh Hassan Aly, Imam and Religious Director of The Mecca Center, […]
Registration is open for the Mecca Quran Institute
The Mecca Center Quran Institute offers classes in recitation and memorization and targets all ages and levels. We are now enrolling for 2020/2021 which will begin on September 7, 2020 and runs through […]
“Stressing Over School?” Virtual Program, September 5
Stressing over school? The Mecca Center invites parents and young adults to learn how to identify, cope, and overcome anxiety as as we enter the new school year. Join us […]
Eid Drive-Thru Celebration: Saturday, August 1
Join us for our Eid Drive-Thru Celebration on Saturday, August 1 from 10am-1pm in the Mecca Center parking lot. Decorate your cars and enjoy gifts and sweets for you and […]
Eid Al-Adha with The Mecca Center, July 31
The Mecca Center wishes that you and your families have had a very blessed and rewarding first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, insha’Allah. Eid Al-Adha will be on Friday, July 31, 2020. Please tune […]
COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall, July 30
Join us for a Virtual Town Hall about COVID-19 and how to curtail the virus on Thursday, July 30 at 9pm live on Facebook with Sheikh Hassan Aly, Hani Atassi, […]
Welcoming the First Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah, July 20
Join us as we welcome the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah on Monday, July 20 at 8:30pm (after maghrib) both on-site and live on Facebook with Quran recitation and […]
Register for the Quran Blossoms 2020-2021 School Year
Asalamu Alaikum, Online registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. If you are planning to register your child, please complete our authorization and registration form and submit it […]
“The Fiqh of the Muslim Family,” Wednesdays at 9pm
Join us for our new virtual series “The Fiqh of the Muslim Family” with Sheikh Hassan Aly every Wednesday at 9pm on Facebook starting June 17.
MQI Online Summer Classes, June 8 to July 31
The Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) is offering Summer Quran Classes via Zoom from June 8 through July 31. Sign up for one-on-one lessons via Zoom for 1st-12th grade students. Register […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Advisory: All programs and events postponed until further notice
As a precautionary measure, The Mecca Center has announced the suspension of all regular programs and upcoming events effective immediately until further notice in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. […]
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 […]
The Crisis In Idlib, March 5
Join us for an important discussion on the Crisis in Idlib, tomorrow, Thursday, March 5 at 6:30pm at The Mecca Center featuring guest speakers Dr. Mufaddal Hamadeh, President of Syrian […]
An Evening of Praise & Poetry, March 26
The Mecca Center and Khalil Center invite you to an evening of praise and poetry, celebration, and memory of the The Prophet of Mercy (pbuh) on March 26 after Maghrib […]
Informational Session on COVID-19 (Coronavirus), March 12
Join us for an informational session on COVID-19, Coronavirus, on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30pm at The Mecca Center featuring guest speaker Dr. Mazen Kherallah, MD, MHA, FCCP of Infectious […]
MUHSEN Super Siblings event, February 28
Make new friends, enjoy games, activities, outings, discussions, and more fun at Super Siblings on Friday, February 28 from 6:30pm and 8:30pm at the MUHSEN Center in Oak Brook. This […]
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 […]
Stuck On Social Media & Video Games
The Mecca Center Family Programming Committee invites community members to “Stuck On Social Media & Video Games” a lecture by Dr. Leonard Sax, MD, PhD, on Saturday, February 8, 2020 […]
Mecca MVMT: Brothers College Basketball Tournament
Join The Mecca MVMT on Sunday, January 19 at 3pm for our Brothers College Basketball Tournament to help raise money for Students Organize for Syria at UIC! Register at bit.ly/MVMTSOS.
SAMS Free Specialty Clinics at Anne M. Jeans Elementary: Winter Schedule
The Mecca Center and Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) are pleased to announce that free specialty clinics will be available at Anne M Jeans Elementary School (Door 12, 16W631 91st […]
Take Charge Of Your Health: The Prophetic Way, January 11
The Mecca Center Family Programming Committee invites community members to Take Charge Of Your Health: The Prophetic Way on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 4pm to 6:30pm in the Mecca […]
Mecca MVMT: Coffee Talk for Women, December 21
The Mecca MVMT invites women ages 24-40 to Coffee Talk on Saturday, December 21 at 8pm for a cozy evening of open conversation, delicious snacks, and hot chocolate! This program […]
MVMT Generation Wh(Y): Islam and Christmas, December 7
Brothers ages 24-40 are invited to join us on Saturday, December 7 at 6:30pm as we have a relaxed discussion on different topics surrounding Islam and Christmas!
Mecca-Muhsen Caregiver Support Group, December 14
The Mecca Center and Muhsen invite you to our Caregiver Support Group on Saturday, December 14 from 11am to 1pm at The Mecca Center. All caregivers are welcome! This program will be […]
Important Mecca Center Recycling Announcement!
The Mecca Center Girl Scouts wants our community to go green! We are participating in the TREX challenge which is the collection of all CLEAN plastic bags and films for recycling directly into […]
Fall 2019 Women’s Workouts at The Mecca Center
Women’s Workouts are being offered two days a week during Fall 2019! Women’s Bootcamp begins for six weeks every Sunday starting October 27, 2019 from 10am to 11am. This program […]
Seekers of Knowledge: Tafsir of Surat Yasin, every Thursday
Join us for Seekers of Knowledge: Tafsir of Surat Yasin every Thursday at 6:30pm starting October 17 with Sheikh Tariq Musleh and Sheikh Hassan Aly.
Mecca MVMT: Masculinity & Islam, October 20
The Mecca MVMT invites Brothers ages 24-40 to Generation Why(Y): Masculinity & Islam with Sheikh Tariq Musleh on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 6:15pm sharp. Join us for an enlightening […]
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 […]
1st Annual Mecca Center Seerah Conference: A Portal To The Prophet, Nov. 2 & 3
The Mecca Center invites you to the 1st Annual Mecca Center Seerah Conference: “A Portal To The Prophet” (peace and blessings be upon him) on Saturday, November 2 from 12:30pm-9pm […]
Attend Family Game Night on October 26
The Mecca Center Family Programming Committee invites you to Family Game Night on Saturday, October 26 from 6pm to 8pm in The Mecca Center Banquet Hall! This program is for […]
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 […]
SAMS Free Specialty Clinics at Anne M. Jeans Elementary: Fall Schedule
The Mecca Center and Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) are pleased to announce that free specialty clinics will be available at Anne M Jeans Elementary School (Door 12, 16W631 91st […]
Community Night: “Losing My Religion: Addressing the Modern Crisis of Faith,” October 19
Join us for Community Night Losing My Religion: Addressing the Modern “Crisis of Faith” on Saturday, October 19 at 6pm with Shaikh Jihad Brown & Ustadh Fouad Elgohari at The […]
Families enjoy nature hike at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
Thank you for joining The Mecca Center Family Programming Committee’s wonderful outing on Sunday, September 15 at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien, Illinois. We welcomed the fall season with […]
Attend “On America’s Immigration Debate and the Path Forward” with Congressman Sean Casten, October 2
Congressman Sean Casten (Democrat) represents Illinois’ 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The 6th congressional district of Illinois covers parts of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties. […]
Join the Midwest Islamic Scouting Council Venturing Crew for Girls ages 14-21
The Mecca Center in collaboration with the Midwest Islamic Scouting Council (MISC) is starting a Venturing Crew for girls ages 14-21 years old. Join us for an informational session at […]
MVMT Meet Ups & FNL Relaunch for Boys, Sept. 4 & 6
The Mecca MVMT invites Middle School boys to the relaunch of Meet Ups on Wednesday, September 4 at 6:30pm and High School boys to our Friday Night Live relaunch event […]
Women’s Workout Bootcamp begins September 15
Women’s Workout Bootcamp begins for six weeks every Sunday starting September 15, 2019 from 10am to 11am. This program is led by a professional instructor and equipment includes: battle rope, […]
MVMT Meet Ups & FNL Relaunch for Girls, September 6
The Mecca MVMT invites Middle School and High School girls to our Meet Ups and Friday Night Live relaunch event on Friday, September 6 from 5pm – 7:20pm at the […]
Take A Hike! At Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve, Sept. 15
Join us for Take A Hike! at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve on Sunday, September 15. Enjoy a guided hike with your friends or come meet new friends! Feel free to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eid Al-Adha Prayers: Sunday, August 11 at The Mecca Center
Asalamu Alaikum, Dhul Hijjah Mubarak! Eid Al-Adha will be on Sunday, August 11. Two prayers will be held at The Mecca Center on Eid Al-Adha. The first prayer will be […]
Mecca MVMT Open House & Volunteer Fair, August 25
The Mecca MVMT invites the entire community to our Open House and Volunteer Fair as we come together to showcase our exciting programs and events for the upcoming year! Come […]
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 […]
Complete our Special Needs Weekend School Program Interest Form
Alhamdulillah, The Mecca Center is committed to supporting and partnering with MUHSEN in their efforts to help families with Special Needs. MUHSEN, Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs, certifies […]
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 […]
Seekers of Knowledge, July 9 – August 1
The Mecca MVMT invites community members to Seekers of Knowledge: Seerah Unlocked with Sheikh Tariq Musleh and Sheikh Hassan Aly on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm between July […]
SAMS Free Specialty Clinics at Anne M. Jeans Elementary, June through September
The Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) is pleased to announce that free specialty clinics will be available at Anne M Jeans Elementary School (Door 12, 16W631 91st St, Willowbrook, IL […]
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 […]
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 […]
MQI holds Teacher and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
An appreciation dinner was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 for all the teachers and volunteers of the Mecca Quran Institute (MQI). Three amazing teachers that will be leaving the […]
MVMT Ramadan Gatherings for High School & College Girls
The Mecca MVMT invites High School and College Girls to Qiyams Saturday evenings at 12 midnight during Ramadan. Suhoor is provided. The themes of the Provisions for Paradise (A Sound […]
MVMT Ramadan Gatherings for High School & College Guys
The Mecca MVMT invites High School and College Guys to Weekly Iftars every Friday at 8pm and weekly Qiyams every Friday late night 12 midnight until Fajr. Suhoor is provided. […]
MVMT Ramadan Meet Ups for Middle School Girls, May 26
The Mecca MVMT invites Middle School Girls ages 11-13 to a special Ramadan gathering on Sunday, May 26 for Iftar and Taraweeh starting at 8pm. For more information, please contact […]
MVMT Ramadan Meet Ups for Middle School Boys
The Mecca MVMT invites Middle School Boys ages 11-13 to Ramadan gatherings of spiritual revival at The Mecca Center. Join the MVMT on Sunday, May 26 for Qiyam at 10pm […]
RSVP for our Buddy System during Taraweeh for special needs children
The Mecca Center is pleased to offer a Buddy System provided by Muhsen-trained Volunteers Saturdays in Ramadan. Volunteers will shadow or buddy with our special needs children during the first hour […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chronicles of the Quran, May 7 through June 2
The Mecca Center invites college students and adults to Chronicles of the Quran, Sundays through Wednesdays, from May 7 to June 2 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Led by Sheikh Hassan […]
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 […]
Dawra Al-Quran Urdu program for Women, April 29 through May 30
The Mecca Center is offering a Dawra Al-Quran Urdu program for women with Ustazah Iffat Maqbool, Mondays through Thursdays 11am-1pm, from April 29 through May 30. Enrich your mind and […]
Community Night: Cultivating Spirituality within the Self, Home, & Community in Ramadan, April 27
Join us for Community Night: Cultivating Spirituality within the Self, Home, & Community in Ramadan with guest speaker Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans on Saturday, April 27 from Maghrib to Isha (7:45pm […]
MVMT Recharge: Pathway to Prayer, April 28
The Mecca MVMT invites College and Young Professionals to “Pathway to Prayer,” a salat workshop and special edition of Recharge, on Sunday, April 28 at 6pm with Sheikh Hassan Aly, […]
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 […]
Mecca Center Convert Support Group Reunion, April 13
Join the Mecca Center Convert Support group for a pre-Ramadan reunion! Come enjoy social time with us and tasty treats from MOKA Cafe on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 5pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Workout Sessions for Women begin on March 17
Workout Sessions for Women begin for six weeks every Sunday starting March 17, 2019 at the Mecca Center. Equipment includes battle rope, kettlebell, dumbbells, plyometrics, medicine ball, resistance bands and […]
Mecca MVMT: Feed Our Neighbors event for Middle Schoolers, March 15
The Mecca MVMT invites Middle School boys and girls to help put together dinner packages for families in need on Friday, March 15 at 7pm at the Mecca Center. For […]
Register for the Quran Blossoms 2019-2020 School Year
Register for the Quran Blossoms 2019-2020 School Year! Registration for Siblings and Returning Students starts on Monday, February 25 from 10am to 2pm. Registration for New Students starts on Monday, […]
Growing Your Connection with The Quran (College & Young Women), Feb. 23
Come and join us for an afternoon of catching up with friends and meeting other young Muslim women while enjoying a delicious lunch and learning how to grow our connection […]
Quran Blossoms Bake Sale this Friday at the Mecca Center!
The Mecca Center Quran Blossoms program is holding a Bake Sale this Friday, March 1st from 11:30am to 2pm at the Mecca Center! Stop by and enjoy pies, cakes, donuts, […]
The Mecca Center: 2019 Annual Fundraiser Children’s Program
Our Annual Fundraising Dinner “It Takes Two Wings To Fly” on February 10 will feature a special Children’s Program which includes a magic show, glitter tattoos, balloon entertainment as well […]
MVMT WickedBall for Middle School Boys, February 2
The Mecca MVMT invites Middle School Boys ages 11-13 to WickedBall in Lombard on Saturday, February 2. Have fun with your friends and make new ones! Learn more about WickedBall […]
Enroll in MQI Quran courses for women
The Mecca Quran Institute offers a variety of Quran memorization and Tajweed courses for women. See the fliers for details and register today! For more information, please contact mqi@meccacenter.org.
Sahib Al-Quran Girls program learn about the Compound Effect
The Sahib Al-Quran girls program recently held an important lecture led by Sister Samar Alchammae about the idea of the compound effect, which is the concept of reaping huge rewards […]
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 […]
Quran Blossoms Bake Sale a big hit
The Mecca Center’s Quran Blossoms Baraem preschool program for children ages 3-5 recently held a successful Bake Sale which offered delicious treats for all members of our community. From brownies, […]
MVMT: “The Prophetic Love” with Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, Dec. 1
The Mecca MVMT is presenting “The Prophetic Love” on Saturday, December 1 at 6pm with Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans and Nasheed by Islam Alsagheer. Join us in learning how to find […]
MQI: Get to know your student/child with Hadia Zarzour, Nov. 13
The Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) invites teachers and parents to a special program on Tuesday, Novemver 13 from 11am to 1pm at the Mecca Center with guest speaker and clinical […]
MQI: Free Quran Recitation programs for Adult women
The Mecca Quran Institute invites adult women to attend free Quran recitation classes for all levels! Join us for programs Monday through Saturday at the Mecca Center. Please see the […]
MQI: Continuous development and expansion
By Rana Abudaoud By the guidance of Allah (swt) and His help, our Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) always seeks to develop and renew itself to accommodate all the needs of […]
RSVP for the Mecca MVMT Gala on December 16
The Mecca MVMT invites the community to its one year anniversary Gala: Reviving Young Hearts on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Ashton Place (341 75th St, Willowbrook, IL 60527) at […]
Workout Sessions for Women, October 28 to December 2
Workout Sessions for Women at the Mecca Center begin for six weeks every Sunday starting October 28 and ending on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Half zumba, half yoga classes will be held […]