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Lantern Islamic Theater Presents Coraline

🎭 An Inspiring Evening for the Whole Family Join us at The Mecca Center for Lantern Islamic Theater’s original production of Coraline—an engaging Islamic adaptation performed by a talented youth […]

The Mecca MVMT Chess Classes & Tournament

♚♞ Learn, compete, and grow your chess skills at the summer Mecca MVMT Chess classes and tournament! ♟️♖ Join other Mecca MVMT boys ages 8-18 for two weeks of chess […]

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 […]

Blood Drive with Versiti

We are excited to share that we are hosting a Blood Drive at The Mecca Center in partnership with Versiti Health on Friday, October 24th, from 11:30 AM – 3:30 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Update: In-Person Programs & Activities

Asalamu Alaikum, The Mecca Center is pleased to be reintroducing in-person programs and activities while continuing to uphold social distancing guidelines and safety measures. We are also open for daily […]

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 […]

Sponsor A Child To Learn Quran

The Mecca Quran Institute is sponsoring children who cannot afford tuition so every child in the community can get the chance to learn the Quran. As a sponsor, you receive […]

Dealing With Depression: October 24

Join us as we come together to discuss how we can move up and beyond the darkness of depression on Saturday, October 24 at The Mecca Center at 6pm with […]

Virtual Voter Rally: October 16

Join us for a virtual Voter Rally organized by IL Muslim Civic Coalition on Friday, October 16 from 6-6:45pm! Sign up at bit.ly/voterrallyoct16. The program will feature pop-ins by Congresswoman […]

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

Asalamu Alaikum, Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’unإِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ To God we belong and to Him we return. It is with great sadness that we have learned […]

“In the Company of God,” every Tuesday

Join us every Tuesday starting September 15 for “In the Company of God” with Sheikh Hassan Aly and Sheikh Tariq Musleh live on Facebook as we discuss Allah SWT’s beautiful […]

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 […]

Reopening Announcement

Asalamu Alaikum, ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ The Mecca Center will be reopening for daily prayers as of Saturday, August 22, 2020. Jummah prayers will resume on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 1pm […]

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 […]

Sunday School registration is now open!

Sunday School Registration Registration is open for the 2020-2021 school year! The Mecca Center Sunday School 2020-2021 school year will begin on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Learn more about the […]

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

Asalamu Alaikum, Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ To God we belong and to Him we return. It is with great sadness that we have […]

“13th” Viewing & Real Talk Series, June 17

Join IL Muslim Civic Coalition, Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN), Islamic Center of Naperville, and Thd Mecca Center on Wednesday, June 17 at 6pm (CST) for a special viewing and […]

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 […]

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

Eid Takbeerat

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

Eid Drive-Thru Celebration

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 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 […]

MQI students stay connected to Quran

Mecca Quran Institute (MQI) students are still working hard and enjoying their online Quran lessons even though they are currently physically apart. May Allah SWT bless MQI’s students and teachers! […]

SAMS General Medical Support Helpline

Syrian American Medical Society- SAMS is offering a General Medical Support Helpline at 630-474-4724 on Mondays through Fridays from 7pm to 9pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 1pm. […]

Making Sense of Tests & Trials, April 12

Join us on Sunday, April 12 at 7:30pm for “Making Sense of Tests & Trials” with Sheikh Hassan Aly, Imam Suhaib Webb, and Sheikh Tariq Musleh for a special live […]

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 […]

Participate in the 2020 Census

The Mecca Center urges you to participate in the 2020 Census. Your census invitation has likely been delivered by mail to your home. For race, please make sure to specify […]

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 […]

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 […]

March 2020 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule

In The Mecca Center’s March 2020 Newsletter, read about our recent event “Stuck on Social Media & Video Games” and learn useful everyday tips on how parents can help their […]

Community Night, March 15

The Mecca Center invites you to Community Night “Mental Health, Trauma, and Counseling A Muslim Perspective” on Sunday, March 15 at 5pm. The program features guest speakers Sister Hadia Zarzour, […]

Community Health Alert

The Mecca Center: Community Health Alert If you recently traveled abroad and are feeling ill, or have an unwell family member at home with a potentially contagious condition, please consider […]

Planning For An Everlasting Legacy, March 19

The Mecca Center invites you to Planned Giving: Planning For An Everlasting Legacy on Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm. Learn everything you wanted to know about investment […]

Clothing Drive on Saturday, February 29

Contribute to our Clothing Drive with Helping Hand for Relief and Development on Saturday, February 29 from 12pm to 4pm at The Mecca Center! All donations are Zakat and Sadaqa […]

The Mecca Center is seeking Babysitters!

The Mecca Center is seeking babysitters to help with events as needed! The candidates should be at least 16 years old, responsible, caring, and have good communication skills. Babysitters must […]

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 […]

Job Opening: Mecca Center Library Assistant

UPDATE: This job has been filled. Thank you! Job title: Mecca Center Library Assistant Term of employment: Part-time, based on 10 hours per week. Pay rate: $13.00 Status: Part-time Supervisor: Mecca Center Library Coordinator Job Description: Reporting to […]

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 […]

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 […]

January 2020 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule

The Mecca Center January 2020 Newsletter and Prayer Schedule are here! In this month’s issue, read about The Mecca Center’s Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Ashyana […]

Join The Mecca Center Civic Engagement Committee

Interested in Local Government? Interested in Advocacy? Interested in Coalition Building? Then The Mecca Center Civic Engagement Committee is looking for you! The Civic Engagement Committee is looking for new […]

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 […]

December 2019 Newsletter & Prayer Schedule

The Mecca Center December 2019 Newsletter and Prayer Schedule are here! In this month’s issue, read about The Mecca MVMT’s annual anniversary event on Friday, December 13! View and download […]

Quran Blossoms Bake Sale, December 6

The Mecca Center Quran Blossoms program is holding a Bake Sale on Friday, December 6 from 11:15am to 2:15pm at the Mecca Center! Stop by and enjoy cupcakes, pies, donuts, […]

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