This Islamic center is very active. It has daily prayer times and a list of activities for Islamic members. The center is used for an array of activities within the Islamic community. Recently, it has undertaken a "go Green" effort to help reduce expenses. It is used for weddings, burials and other Islamic events.
The Islamic Education Center is a non-profit, registered religious organization aimed at serving the immigrant Muslim community in the Potomac and the surrounding Washington Area. It provides daily, weekly, monthly and annual services to the community of Muslim families. The Center not only offers services to a second and third generation congregation, but provides pre-K through 12th grade schooling. The goal of the Islamic Center is to promote unity within the community and to serve the needs of its members through a variety of services and programs seeking the participation of all concerned Muslims. The facility can be contacted by phone or by email through the website.
Situated in the building that houses the Islamic Education Center, the independent Muslim Community School provides a co-educational, college preparatory education for pre-K through 12th grade students. Though it roots its education in Islamic teachings, it is open to students of all faiths. The school offers a challenging curriculum that it complements with a supportive environment. Its recreational facilities include an auditorium, basketball and volleyball courts and a playground. Every year, it also offers its students the opportunity to go on interesting and educational national and international trips.
