The Islamic Center of Michigan City, Indiana

The Islamic Center of Michigan City, Indiana The Islamic Center of Michigan City, Indiana is a non-profit religious foundation.

The center was first organized on April 26,1914 under the name of "The Bader Elmoneer Society of Michigan City". The founder and first president was Hussein Boudeeb Mohamed who was also the society's religious leader. In the early 1920's the Society purchased land that became the first ever Mosque built in the United States of America. The organization was then recognized as a non profit religious society in May 15,1924 under the name Asser El Jadeed Arabian Islamic Society. The center remained until 1969 when the Michigan City Redevelopment Department purchased the building as part of the Michigan City Urban Renewal Program. On October 24,1969 the Asser El Jadeed Arabian Islamic Society reorganized under its present name, The Islamic Center of Michigan City. A relocation plan was completed and purchased in 1971, the existing building that we know today.

09/01/2026

Brothers and Sisters, Asalamu Aleikum.

Saturday, September 19th, we will hold a special 1-year memorial service for our beloved brother Phillip Dabagia.

This service will be held to honor Phil for his years of selfless service and dedication to our Muslim community and to the Islamic Center of Michigan City. Everyone is highly encouraged to attend.

The program will be as follows:

Saturday, September 19th

We will meet at Greenwood Cemetery for prayer facilitated by Syed Shah: 11:00am.

153 Tilden Ave, Michigan City, IN 46360

We will then move to the Islamic Center of Michigan City for noon prayer.

Following prayer, everyone is welcome to stay for the lunch provided by the family in his honor.

Once again, please come out to honor and pay tribute to a pillar of our community.

Looking forward to seeing everyone, InshaAllah.

Jaber Dabagia

Secretary

Board of Directors

Islamic Center of Michigan City

08/24/2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Sunday, August 30th In sha Allah we will celebrate Mavlid Nabavi and Mavlid Jafar (birthday of Prophet Mohammed and Imam Sadiq pbut) at the Islamic Center in Michigan City. See below for details.

* Masjid will open its doors at 11:45am.
* Recitation of the Quran will begin at 12pm.
* Quiz: 12:15pm
* Lecture by the Syed will be at 12:30pm.
* Zuhar and Asar prayers at 1pm
*Food will be potluck, and the meal will begin at approx. 1:20pm. Bring a dish to share with your fellow community members.

Please Note: Instead of regular Islamic Sunday school classes, the students will participate in an Islamic quiz.

InshAllah, we will see you all then.
Mohamed Mroueh
President
Board of Directors
Islamic Center in Michigan City

08/14/2026

Brothers and Sisters,

Due to the storm that came through,The mosque, along with most of the region, has no electricity and the road to the center is currently blocked off. We will NOT have any services for this Sunday August 16th and hope (InshAllah) that power will be restored soon.

Please stay safe and we hope to see you all the next weekend

Jaber Dabagia
Secretary
Board of Directors
Islamic Center in Michigan City

Brothers & Sisters,I am sad to announce the passing of Sister Hajji Adlie Sayid Naim Jomaa Dabaja. Services will be held...
08/08/2026

Brothers & Sisters,

I am sad to announce the passing of Sister Hajji Adlie Sayid Naim Jomaa Dabaja. Services will be held in Michigan. Details below:

Viewing:
Saturday, August 8th, 2026, from 5:00pm–7:00pm at The Bint Jebail Cultural Center
Sunday, August 9th, 2026, from 1:00pm–3:00pm at The Bint Jebail Cultural Center

Burial:
Monday, August 10th, 2026, from 12:00pm–3:00pm at The Bint Jebail Cultural Center
Thereafter, at the Cemetery: United Memorial Gardens – 4800 Curtis Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

Commemoration Services:
Sunday, August 16th, at 2:00pm at The Bint Jebail Cultural Center

Please keep the Dabaja family in your prayers during this time

Jaber Dabagia
Secretary
Board of Directors
Islamic Center of Michigan City

08/05/2026

Asalamu Aleikum, Brothers and Sisters.

Inna lillah wa inna eelayhi rajeoun.

Brother Ray Jarvis, who was a member of the Islamic Center until he moved away, has passed. Ray was also the husband of Ahdea (Diane) Abraham Jarvis. The funeral will be this Friday, August 7th, and will be held at the Islamic Center in Michigan City.

The schedule will be as follows:

Visitation: 9:00-10:00 am at the Islamic Center in Michigan City

Funeral Service and Salat al-Janazza: 10:00-11:00 am.

Cemetery Services: Greenwood Cemetery: 11:00 am.

After the cemetery services we will return to the Islamic Center for Friday Prayer and a luncheon at 1:00 pm.

Wa Aleikum Salam.

Brahim Hakim

Board of Directors

Islamic Center in MIchigan City

06/21/2026

Brothers and sisters.

As a reminder, we will have no regular Sunday services tomorrow, Sunday, June 20th. But we will still hold our Sunday night Ashoora services.

Doors open: 8:30 pm
* Prayers: 8:40 pm
* Majlis: 9:00 pm
* Refreshments/To-Go Meals:10:00

Doors will open approximately 15 minutes prior to Salat Al-Maghrib. Upon the conclusion of the Maghrib and Isha prayers, the Majlis Ashoora will take place. Following the Majlis, coffee and tea will be available. A reminder that food will be “to go” during the days of Ashoora.

Looking ahead to the 10th day of Ashoora, which will be Thursday, June 25th. Please see the details for the program below. It is highly encouraged that all participate on this day by taking time off from work.11:30 am-Masjid Opens 11:40 am-Recitation of Quran11:50 am-Latmia 12:00 pm-Ziarat of Imam Hussein 12:15 pm-Majlis and Latmia 1:00 pm-Zuhar and Asar prayers

InshAllah, we will see you all thenJaber Dabagia
Secretary
Board of Directors
Islamic Center of Michigan City

06/16/2026

Brothers & Sisters

The Ashoora program begins tonight, June 16th, at the Islamic Center of Michigan City.

Below is an approximate timing for the daily Ashoora program…

*Doors open: 8:30 pm
* Prayers: 8:40 pm
* Majlis: 9:00 pm
* Refreshments/To-Go Meals: 10:00

Doors will open approximately 15 minutes prior to Salat Al-Maghrib. Upon the conclusion of the Maghrib and Isha prayers, the Majlis Ashoora will take place. Following the Majlis, coffee and tea will be available.

A reminder that food will be “to go” during the days of Ashoora.In regard to the food preparation, a reminder that we are preparing the food to honor and commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) during the upcoming days.

We kindly encourage everyone to sign up for food preparation. Since this will be a to-go distribution, there is no need to prepare large quantities or elaborate dishes. Something small and simple is more than sufficient. Please consider signing up for 1-2 days if possible.

InshAllah, we will see you then.
Jaber Dabagia
Secretary
Board of Directors
Islamic Center of Michigan City

06/09/2026

Salam o alaikom
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I would like to inform you that In sha Allah we will celebrate Eid Mubahla on Sunday June 14th at 12 pm .

I humbly request you to join us to celebrate the big victory of Ahlul Bait (as) on the 24th of Zilhijja when Prophet Mohammed pbuh took Imam Ali, Syyeda Zahra, imam Hasan and imam Husain for mubahla with Ahlul kitab ( the people of scripture)
Please attend this celebration along with your families and children.

Program
Masjid Opens 12pm
Recitation 12:10pm
Quiz 12:20pm
Short lecture on Eid Mubahla.
Zuhar and Asar 1pm
Food potluck

06/05/2026

Brothers & Sisters

Due to the Michigan City graduation day, we will NOT be having regular Sunday services this weekend. We will resume at normal hours/schedule next week.

Our Eid celebration was a success! The community came together to honor our fellow graduates, and everyone got to enjoy a meal with their community members. Be on the lookout for photos and highlights of the event soon on our page.

InshAllah, we will see you soon.

Jaber Dabagia

Secretary

Board of Directors

Islamic Center of Michigan City

05/31/2026

TODAY ,Sunday

The Eid Al Ghadeer celebration will be held at the Islamic Center of Michigan City. Details below
Eid Al Ghadeer celebration

Sunday, May 31st

12:00 - Speech from Sayed, followed by a fun quiz for the youth

1:00- Prayer

1:30—Eid Celebration begins.

Potluck

Grilled meat & chicken will be provided by the Islamic Center
In addition to the celebration, the mosque will also be recognizing our 2026 high school and college graduates.



2026 High School Graduates

Nour Ashy—MCHS

Milad Mroueh-MCHS

Mahdi Mroueh—MCHS

Muhsen Douiri - Laporte High School

2026 University Graduates

Amani Baydoun-Valparaiso

Huda Achy, Ball State

Mia Mroueh-Butler

Emily Conrad—IU

The Islamic Center encourages everyone to join in recognizing their hard work and accomplishments. These students, InshAllah, will be the future of our mosque and its longevity. We must continue to celebrate and encourage them through their journey.

InshAllah we will see each other soon.

Jaber Dabagia

Secretary

Board of Directors

Islamic Center of Michigan City

Address

Michigan City, IN

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 2:30pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+12198799667

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