ICCA-Islamic Community Center-Atlanta

About Us Islamic Community Center of Atlanta The Islamic Community Center of Atlanta (ICCA) is a central meeting place for Muslims living in the Fayetteville area, a southeast suburb of Atlanta. The ICCA is an active organization, offering many educational programs related to the study of Islam for all age groups as well as providing a community center for social events. Demographics The ICCA has a diverse and growing membership. It is clear that the center has grown considerably since it opened in 2001. Five daily prayers are performed daily and a growing number of members are attending prayers at the masjid. During Ramadan, our nightly Iftar and Taraweeh programs attract many members. Affiliation with Other Communities/Organizations The ICCA is not formally affiliated with any national or international organizations. However, the community participates in an informal network of communication between the Atlanta area masjid. Administration The center is organized as a non-profit corporation. There are seven members on the Board of Directors elected by the community. The members help manage the daily operations of the masjid. The Board of Directors meets routinely to discuss the masjid’s operation, upcoming activities, and other events. History The Islamic Community Center of Atlanta began operations in November 2001. The property and building used by the masjid were purchased by Dr. Faiyaz to give the Muslim community in Fayetteville a designated place for worship.  The building has a spacious interior that is used both for prayers and as a community center for classes and social occasions. Original renovations to the building to convert it to a masjid included a mihrâb (a niche constructed inside the wall) to orient the congregation to Mecca. An astronomer recommended by Al-Farooq Masjid of Atlanta calculated the exact latitude and longitude of the center and sent an astronomical chart to to use in conjunction with a vertical column in order to establish proper or