Series - Mosques of New York City and environs - No.1

The most notable centre of the muslim faith in New York City, and the busiest is the Islamic Cultural Centre of New York. The mosque is generally known by locals and visitors alike as the 96th street mosque, describing its location at the intersection of 96th street and 3rd avenue.

The mosque building is an oasis of religion, in a desert of high rise commercial and residential towers. Its most awe-inspiring physical features, are the impressive minaret, grand prayer hall, and dome.

You can find more info on islamicfinder.com, including directions to the mosque at this link.

Note that the main prayer hall is not always open. The lower prayer hall (more convenient and accessible) is usually open all the time.

Jumma at the United Nations

Namaaz salat at the UN United Nations

If you are visiting the United Nations Headquarters in NY, then this information may be helpful if you need a place to pray on a Friday.

• Prayers take place between approx 1.10 pm and 2pm every Friday. (The time does not change per season, nor does it change for daylight saving time).
• Prayer accomodation is provided for men and women.
• There are no convenient facilities for wudhu/washing, so use one of the public washrooms
• Prayers start with azaan at about 115pm.
• There are then the regular two sermons (delivered in English)
• There is a roster of different speakers each week
• The venue is accessible from the third floor staircase above the library building (Dag Hammarsjkold Library). Prayers take place on the fourth floor.
• For access for ladies, you will need to go up to the third level, then walk down the passage to use the rear staircase to go up to the fourth floor.
• Hope this helps.
• Jumma mubarak