Interfaith Book Club – Session 3

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: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This will take place on Saturday 8/17 at 1:30 PM

Free

Protest for Palestine Transportation

The Mecca Center will be providing a bus to and from Union Park on Wednesday, August 21st to join the “Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine and March on the DNC” Busses will leave from The Mecca Center at 2:30PM and will leave from union park at 8:30PM. Register to secure your spot on the...

Free

Community Night and Qiyam – Shaykh Dr. Hassan Abu Nar

Join us for a community night and qiyam led by esteemed taraweeh imam of Masjid Al-Aqsa, Shaykh Dr. Hassan Abu Nar. Starting at 8PM, Shaykh Hassan will lead Maghrib salah, provide a dars in English until Isha, and conclude the night with Isha and qiyam with du'a qunoot for Palestine.

Free

MVMT: High School Boys & Girls Six Flags Great America Trip

Register here for an upcoming Six Flags Great America trip for high school brothers and sisters on August 10th, under the supervision of adult group MVMT leads. The cost is $40 per brother/sister. Cost does not cover food or other expenses, so please bring money with for anything else you’d like to purchase. Transportation will...

$40

Bidayabook Workshop

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Calling all Quran teachers in the Chicagoland area! 📚✨ Join us at The Mecca Center for the Bidayabook Workshop, led by Shaykh Ahmed Alsheikhi. Dive deep into the art of teaching Quranic words and enrich your teaching skills. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn and grow together! Register now for just $10 by clicking...

Taste of Mecca

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Join us for our first ever 'Taste of Mecca' event! Showcasing diverse community cultures and traditions. Vendors from various restaurants, each representing a different country, will serve their best dishes live outdoors at the Mecca center back parking lot presented by Mecca Connect. 🍽 🚚🍔 Saturday August 24th from 3PM - 8PM  Registration required for...

$5

ARABIC-ONLY PROGRAM: Shaykh Dr. Amjad Rasheed

Join us for an Arabic-only program with renowned Jordanian Scholar Shaykh Dr. Amjad Rasheed as he discusses the importance of learning about our Deen that which we cannot afford to be ignorant of. General admission is free, but registration is required. Childcare is available for a fee of $5 per child, and registration is required...

Free – $5

ConverTsations – Faith and Wellness: Nurturing Mental Health for a Stronger Connection with Allah

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Join us for our monthly ConverTsations! On Sunday, August 25th, at 6:00 PM, Sr. Irene and special guest Dr. Ahmed Arafat will delve into "Faith and Wellness: Nurturing Mental Health for a Stronger Connection with Allah." This insightful discussion will explore practical strategies to enhance our well-being and deepen our relationship with Allah (swt). Don't...

Free

MQI Women Program Event

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

You're invited to join the Mecca Quran Institute for an insightful and engaging informational luncheon, where you can learn about the enriching MQI Women's Programs. The event will feature a special guest speaker, Dr. Ahmed Arafat, who will share his expertise and perspectives. Event Details: - Date: Thursday, August 29th - Time: 10:00 AM -...

Lessons in Tafsir with Dr. Arafat

Mecca Center 16W560 91st Street,, Willowbrook, IL, United States

Introducing our new Majlis Tafsir program led by Dr. Ahmed Arafat, Resident Scholar at The Mecca Center. Tafsir and memorization sessions from Surah al-Hujurat 48 to al-Nas 114. The sessions will be held in Arabic every Thursday, one hour before Ishaa, starting September 12th at The Mecca Center's Main Musallah. Strengthen your connection with the Qur'an...