Islamic Center of Irvine

The Islamic Center of Irvine was founded by the local Muslim community in the city of Irvine, California in August 28, 2004. One of the largest Muslim congregations in California, it has an estimated membership of 3,000 worshipers. Offering a variety of services from youth programs to senior workshops to interfaith sports activities, it is a widely respected cultural center in the Orange County. Its ideal location in the city of Irvine makes it one of the most expensive buildings in Orange County, and it is one of the most beautiful. Partnered with the Islamic Center of Orange County in nearby Garden Grove and the Orange County Islamic Foundation in Mission Viejo, Orange County and Southern California have the most Muslims in the United States, numbering up to 800,000. Sheikh Sadullah Khan, chairman of the Muslim American Society and frequent lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles, is the religious director of the center. The center has also teamed up with various churches and recently signed a friendship pact and held an event with Saddleback Church, one of the largest churches in the country.

External links

* [http://www.islamiccenterofirvine.com/ Website of the Islamic Center of Irvine]