Parents Night Out- Reconnect
2023-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Come join at The Mecca Center for a Parents Night Out. This is an amazing opportunity for couples to re-connect and light the spark. Drop off your little ones and sit in on an intellectual session with Shaykh Hassan & Shaykh Tariq as they discuss conversations in conflict resolution. End the night with re-kindling and quality time with your significant other over dinner! Registration is required for this event.

Remembering the Hijra
2023-07-23 20:00 - 21:00 | IL
Join Shaykh Hassan and Shaykh Tariq as they dive deep and discuss “The Hijra” the heroic journey of hope and healing. Come be apart of this community lecture.

Seerah Summit
2023-07-28 08:00 - 2023-08-01 17:00 | IL
Join The Mecca Center Transformative Tarbiyah Initiative and Islamic Center of Naperville Faith Insight for Seerah Summit 2023. An educational Intensive Studying on the life of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. Join Our special guest Instructors Shaykh Hassan, Shaykh Tariq, Shaykh Rizwan and Shaykh Omar. Sign up now! Summit begins July, 28, 2023.
Sign up for Madinan period here: linktr.ee/seerahsummit

ConverTsations
2023-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
Join us for a community discussion open to everyone. Come learn the do’s and don’ts of navigating non-islamic environments. Join our host Beverly Thomas and special guest Sheikh Omar Hedroug.

Humanitarian Mission to Jordan
2023-08-08 08:00 - 2023-08-16 17:00 | IL
Join on the journey of spirituality and service- distributing school backpacks and food kits to over 200 orphans. Please fill out registration information below and we will be in contact to discuss next steps InshAllah.
Any questions or concerns please contact: info@meccacenter.org

Sunday school 2023-2024
2023-08-15 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Last day for late registration is August 15! After who ever registers will automatically placed on a waitlist.

Mecca Summer Nights- Summer to Remember
2023-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
Come be apart of our last Mecca Summer Nights- summer to remember.
Enjoy our concluding Summer Nights for 2023- It will be a night you won’t want to miss! Overview of exciting activities include:
-Circus acts -Face painting
-Yummy delicacies
The Mecca Center – 16W560 91st St, Willowbrook, IL 60527
August 18, 2023
Starts at 7pm

Succession- The Rise of Abu-Bakr & Umar (RD)
2023-08-19 08:00 - 2023-08-20 17:00 | IL
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The world is aware of who they develop into, but not how they arrived there. Two exquisite men nurtured in the Prophet’s shadow. They were amazing role models to us, never pausing to consider that they were just like us. Imperfections are inherent in everyone. They made blunders, were disappointed, sobbed, were angry, and faced defeat.
Come be apart of a weekend long workshop as we dive into your development as a well-rounded Muslim through the example of those who the Prophet told us to follow.

ConverTsatons- Community discussion open to everyone
2023-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | IL
Let’s have a ConverTsation About Our Past!

ConverTsations are open to all community members and heritage Muslims are especially encouraged to attend.

-How do we live with the trauma of our past mistakes?

-How do we ask for forgiveness?

-How do we forgive ourselves?

All community members are heartily invited to join Shaykh Ubaydullah Evans and Irene Kapustina in the discussion about the role the past plays in our lives and how forgiveness is central to our life as Muslims.

The event will be catered HanCafe Catering @han_homecafe and ConverTsation guests will be treated with banana pudding dessert cups, Dalgona Coffee, and Korean Strawberry Milk!

We hope to see you there!

TMC 2023 Annual Fundraising Dinner
2023-09-01 18:00 - 2023-10-14 21:00 | IL
The Mecca Center cordially invites you to our 2023 Annual Fundraiser “Everlasting Impact, Creating Legacies” on Saturday October, 14 2023 at The Westin Hotel in Lombard, Illinois. We are excited to celebrate with our community members and highlight the journey that has bought us this far! We look forward to welcoming each and everyone at this celebration! Join us as we celebrate the growth of The Mecca Center while looking forward to creating legacies, insha’Allah.

With Our Heroes
2023-09-07 19:30 - 2023-10-31 20:30 | IL
Join Shaykh Imam Hassan Aly- for a lecture on the companions of Prophet Muhammed PBUH.

Akhlaq Hamalat Alquran
2023-09-09 11:00 - 2023-09-10 16:30 | IL
MQI invites you to a workshop with Ijazah by Sh Ahmed Alhomsi “Akhlaq Hamalat Alquran” (By Imam AL-Ajurri)
Saturday September 9th, 11am-3pm, and
Sunday September 10th, 1:30pm-4:30pm at
The Mecca Center.
Fee includes book & Ijazah
Seats are limited!

Womens Pickleball
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-10-23 17:00 | IL
The MECCA Center Women’s Pickleball Session Fall ’23 – Spring ’24 is now open for registration! Details and registration information can be found here: https://mohid.co/go/pokmZyQ. Please read thoroughly. Thank you!

Coffee & Career Mentorship Roundtable
2023-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
Join us for roundtable discussions, as Mecca Center Mentors share perspectives about their respective careers, why they chose the field they chose, how they apply growth mindset and what it means to contribute back to the community.

Mecca Moves 5k Run
2023-09-16 08:00 - 23:30 | IL
The MECCA Center is back with our 2nd annual MECCA Moves 5k & 1K Run, Walk & Roll to take place on Saturday, September 16th @8 am! Featuring a USATF certified course. Join us for competition, family fun, food and prizes! All proceeds to benefit HCS Family Services, a local food pantry serving our neighbors experiencing hunger.

ISFA | Mecca Soccer Academy
2023-09-16 10:00 - 2023-10-28 12:15 | IL
Harnesses your child’s soccer talents, boosts academics, and builds character through elite training and Islamic values.
With over 15 years of professional coaching, head coach Ayman’s globally-inspired, structured program paves your path to scholarship opportunities and beyond.

Fitness from the Sunnah
2023-09-16 18:00 | Mecca Center, 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, 60559-2304, United States
Fitness from the Sunnah, Practical Tips with Eternal Wisdom from our Beloved Prophet (SAWS)
Speaker: Coach Mounir Lazzouni

Bio: Coach Mounir connects the eternal wisdom of Islam to the modern day management of our health, including long-term weight loss and maintaining healthy habits.

Mecca Connect- Fall Nights
2023-09-22 18:30 - 20:30 | IL
The Mecca Connect Family is back with our Fall Edition! Come and enjoy with the family at Johansen Farms. Sip on warm apple cider, sit in on the bonfire, enjoy the two-story air slide, petting zoo and much more! Come kick off the start of fall with this festivity the whole family can enjoy!

Muslim American Road Trip
2023-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | IL
Join us on FRIDAY, September 22nd at 7:00pm for an exciting evening with scenes from the Award-Winning Film, The Great Muslim American Road Trip – where a Muslim couple travels the famous Route 66, Chicago to LA, uncovering stories of Muslims enriching America along the way. Learn about Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Muslims in tech, medicine, and the first Muslims in the Americas, Estevanico!
Executive Producer Jawaad Abdul Rahman will be introducing the film and taking you on a journey of America’s Muslim roots!

Seerah Conference
2023-09-29 18:00 - 2023-09-30 21:00 | IL
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Come join for our fifth annual Seerah conference! With our respected guests and lecturers who will go in depth about our beloved Prophet (PBUH) a role model of our time. Sign up now- light dinner will be served and babysitting available on Saturday session.

ConverTsations
2023-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | IL
Time for another ConverTsation!

ConverTsations is a monthly program and is open to all community members. This month’s program will echo the theme of the Seerah conference and will examine how we can relate to and learn from the journeys of the first converts.

From Doubt to Devotion: The Journeys of the First Converts

A discussion about the journeys of the first converts and examples of their interactions with the diverse and complex society of the time and their relevance to our life today.

We hope to see you there!

How to pack a nutrient dense lunch box!
2023-10-08 15:00 - 18:00 | IL
Come join Dania Amaira at The Mecca Center and learn the basics of how to pack a nutrient dense lunchbox. Live demos and samples with a special raffle prize! Sign up below!

Flu Vaccine Event
2023-10-08 15:00 - 18:00 | IL
The Mecca Center has partnered with SAMS Free Clinic and Orland Pharmacy who will provide flu shots to anyone 7 years old and older. Shots are free to the public and no insurance is required. Please bring a driver’s license or identification card with you.
COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine, RSV, Shingrix, and Tetanus vaccine will also be available. Please inquire if you qualify

Volleyball Tournament
2023-10-28 10:00 - 16:00 | IL
Mecca MVMT & Islamic Relief USA invite all women 18+ to join us for a Volleyball Tournament this Sat, Oct 28th in the Mecca Center Gym! All profits will be donated to humanitarian relief efforts in Palestine Please follow the QR code for the link to register for this event and share widely as we are a few days away! • @islamicreliefusa @themeccacenter @albawadigrill-

ConverTsations
2023-10-29 17:00 - 18:30 | IL
Let’s have a ConverTsation About Our Past!

ConverTsations are open to all community members and heritage Muslims are especially encouraged to attend.

-How do we find guidance?

-How do we embrace our past before Islam?

All community members are heartily invited to join!

We hope to see you there!

Prayer and Support Circle
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:30 | IL
Join this Wednesday as we lean on our community members for support and prayers. In this difficult time the solidarity of being a group and offering support to one another goes a long way.

Chai Chat: Persevering for Palestine
2023-11-02 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
Persevering for Palestine: Finding Strength both Through and for our Brothers and Sisters in Palestine.
Please join us with your family and friends this Thursday, November 2 from 6:30-8:00 PM to hear from our guest speakers about mental-health-related themes pertaining to the current situation in Palestine, as well as how we can find strength both through and for the people of Palestine.
Registration fee only required for Childcare, please see tickets below. So that we can have an accurate count for refreshments, please register at no charge.

Sisters Healing Circle: Individual Turmoil in a Global Conflict
2023-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | IL
In light of the challenges many families are experiencing in the context of the current Global context, especially in Palestine, The Mecca Center is collaborating with The Well Circle and Khalil Center to host a sisters-only healing circle and panel discussion for those looking for a space to come together to heal. Please join us this Sunday, November 5 from 10-11 AM for a discussion, du’a, dhikr, and refreshments.

General admission is free, and you can purchase childcare tickets as well.

MVMT Youth Conference: Resilience in Faith
2023-11-12 16:00 - 22:00 | IL
Resilience In Faith | MVMT YOUTH CONFERENCE
🇵🇸 Palestine and its people hold a special place in our hearts. Join our team of inspiring scholars as we journey through using unprecedented times of difficulty and trials as vehicles to strengthen our faith and worship.
🫱🏻‍🫲🏾 We are proud to collaborate on this project with other prominent youth initiatives and institutions! Please register using the link in our bio asap to save your seat.
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SUN, NOV 12th from 4-10 PM
📍 The Mecca Center

Voices of Hope
2023-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
Join us for a meaningful discussion with Sheikh Tariq Musleh, MSW, and Imaan Ahmed, LPC, at The Mecca Center in Willowbrook, IL. This event provides a safe space to navigate the ongoing crisis in Palestine, fostering unity and shared resilience within our community. Come together for an evening of reflection, support, and a collective journey towards healing, insh’Allah.

Babysitting is available for $5 below, please register using google form link below.
