Islamic Society of Greater Worcester

Information about this center is no longer updated. This data was last updated on 30 July 2014.

Phone: 508-752-4377
Website: http://www.isgw.us/

Description

The Worcester Islamic community began to gather in the early 1970s. In 1979, the community purchased a Catholic church and renovated it for use as an Islamic center. Today, the Islamic Society of Greater Worcester provides the Muslim community with an environment conducive to the development of Islamic values and practices here in America. With close ties to the Muslim Students' Associations at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Clark University, the Islamic Society has placed great emphasis on the education of its youth since its founding in the late 1970s.

Activities and Schedule

Over 100 children participate in the Sunday Islamic education program. There are classes in Qur'anic recitation, the Arabic language, and Islamic teachings. A full-time Islamic School, Alhamra Academy, was founded in 1994 and now has over sixty students enrolled. The Islamic Society sends a representative to the Worcester County Ecumenical Council. Visitors are welcome to attend the Friday and Sunday activities, which include prayer, Qur'anic recitation, and discussions of the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Jum'ah Prayer takes place on Friday at 1:00 P.M. Classes take place on Sunday form 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. and Five Daily Prayers.