📢 The Mecca Center Board of Trustees Elections are happening on Thursday, November 14th! This is a pivotal moment to shape the future of our community. Mark your calendars and make sure your voice is heard—every vote counts! 🗳️✨ Click here to learn more on our candidates! General Assembly: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Voting: ...
The Mecca Center is excited to collaborate with Yaqeen Institute and local Chicagoland religious leadership to present a weekend full-length program on Qur’anic application in the modern world. The program is split out as follows, and registration is required for both days (fee required only for Saturday, as dinner will be provided and it is...
Join us for a heart-healthy cooking session led by expert registered dietitians! Learn how to incorporate the latest research-based practices into your meals with guidance from Lama Mrayati, RDN, MS, LDN, Sima Al Safadi, RDN, and Noha Elsharkawy, MA, MS Dietetics Student. Elevate your cooking and nourish your heart! Registration required | $10 per person...
Help Us Support Families in Need! 🧥👕👖 The Mecca Center is hosting a Clothing Drive for Families in Need to support those affected by the recent fire in Hinsdale Lake Apartments. 📅 Dates: Monday, November 25 – Wednesday, November 27 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Location: The Mecca Center, 16W560 91st St,...
Join us before the holiday as we pack food and care packages to support local families affect by the recent fire.
Join us at The Mecca Center for ConverTsations: Navigating the Holiday Season – Faith, Friendships, and Family on Sunday, December 1st, from 5:00–6:30 PM in the Banquet Hall. This engaging discussion will explore how Muslims can maintain relationships with non-Muslim friends and family while staying true to their faith during the holiday season. Hosted by...
MHFA is an evidence-based certification program, which introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health issues. Join us for an in-depth training on Saturday, 12/7 from 9-5 to become certified in mental health first-aid care. The certification costs $20 per person and includes the following: -Pre-training online training modules (must be completed...
Connect with those across faiths to build bridges of understanding through discussions of chosen books in our collaboration with First Church of Lombard. This meeting's book of discussion will be: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan. This will take place on Saturday 12/7 at 2:00 PM.
Fall of the Assad Regime: Assessment and Call for Hope Join us on Monday, December 9th, 6-8 PM at The Mecca Center for an insightful discussion with Ghassan Hitto, President of the Syrian Forum. The Syrian Forum Tema will discuss what is happening on the ground in Syria. 📍 Location: The Mecca Center 🖱️ Registration...
Community Majlis: Celebrating the Liberation of Syria 💚🌙 This special event will feature Hadith reading on the virtues of Al-Sham and its people followed by reflections from distinguished scholars: Sh. Tariq Musleh, Sh. Yousef Wahb, Sh. Kifah Mustapha, Sh. Mohamed Abbas, and Sh. Jafar Hawa 📅 Date: Friday, December 13th ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM -...
