Worcester Mosque

The Worcester Islamic Center (WIC), or the Worcester Mosque, is a mosque located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The center started its operations in Oct 2005 (Ramadan 1426). There is also a Madrasah housed in the same building on the first floor. The website for the school is Alhuda Academy.

Worcester Islamic Center
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
Location248 East Mountain Street
Worcester, Massachusetts
CountryUnited States
Geographic coordinates42.3154°N 71.7738°W / 42.3154; -71.7738
Architecture
Date established2005
Website
www.wicmasjid.org

The center was built to replace the earlier mosque in the city, officially called ISGW (Islamic Society of Greater Worcester). The ISGW building was not adequate for the size of the congregation during the Friday and Eid prayers.

Imams

  • 1998–2007: Imam Hafiz Shaikh Hamid
  • 2007–2018: Imam Abdulkarim Hassan
  • 2018–current: Imam Dr. Asif Hirani

See also


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