Eid Mubarak! The Mecca Center warmly invites you to join us for Salat al-Eid on Friday, June 6th! This year, we are pleased to offer three salahs to accommodate our community. To ensure a smooth and organized experience for everyone, registration is required. We kindly ask that you register per car and indicate the number...
Get ready for our first-ever Taste of Eid at Mecca! Celebrate the second day of Eid Al-Adha with an unforgettable day of fun for the whole family. Registration is required, $10 entry per family. Here’s what’s in store: • Eid Bazaar • Authentic Food Vendors • Henna & Face Painting • Carnival Games & Prizes • Live Nasheed & Performances...
First Annual Marriage Seminar at The Mecca Center! We cordially invite you to our First Annual Marriage Seminar. This seminar will provide participants with tools and skills to improve communication, resolve conflicts, deepen intimacy, strengthen the overall bond between partners, and build more fulfilling relationships. Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 1:30 PM -...
Join us for our upcoming Interfaith Book Club on Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 PM at First Church of Lombard! This month, we’re reading Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murders by Jesse Q. Sutanto — The story centers on Vera Wong, a 60-year-old, sharp-witted Chinese widow who runs a modest teahouse in San Francisco's Chinatown....
It's Back! Calling all robotics adventurers! Join us for an unforgettable event filled with building and competing. Taught by AbdurRehman Syed, an electrical engineer, and a licensed teacher with endorsements in engineering, robotics, math, technology, and STEM. Currently teaching dual-credit courses at one of the best high schools in Illinois! This time, we're offering two...
What’s the Point? ️ Advocacy in a Time of Tribulation Join us for our next Voices in Action session — a powerful conversation on advocacy and civic engagement with our host Wesam Shahed and guest Sh. Kifah Mustapha on Wednesday, June 18th. This is part of a monthly series exploring how we can uplift our...
Dive into a unique discussion about the ocean from an Islamic perspective, learn about its ecological properties, and discover ways to adopt naturalistic habits in the Midwest inspired by coastal societies. This exploration will include insights from experts across different fields of knowledge. Registration is free. Register at meccacenter.org/events
Embark on a fascinating journey through space at Explore the Cosmos: A Journey into the Universe, a special event designed for curious minds of all ages! Led by Elias Shaikh from the Naperville Astronomical Association, this session will uncover our place in the universe—from Earth to the outer reaches of our galaxy. Learn about the...
Join us at The Mecca Center on Sunday, June 29 at 4:30 PM for ConverTsations: The Language of the Heart — a special community discussion exploring the beauty and purpose of prayer in Islam. Hosted by Irene Kapustina and featuring Sh. Tariq Musleh, this event includes a meaningful conversation followed by a practical workshop on...
Step into summer with The Mecca MVMT! ☀️ We're heading out for a hike on Sunday, June 29 from 6–8PM. Open to college students and young professionals—come connect, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors! We’ll hike to a scenic waterfall, where Shaykh Tariq will share meaningful reflections, followed by Maghrib then light snacks and refreshments. Registration...