Upcoming Events in the Central Ohio Muslim Community --- Your Guide to Community Engagement
- Muslim Ohio
- 5 days ago
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Central Ohio is home to a vibrant and growing Muslim community, with masjid across the region offering programs that foster connection, learning, and spiritual growth.
While announcements are often made through individual masjid accounts, platforms like the Muslim Ohio Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/muslimohio?igsh=MTEyem9wc2trZ3h0w) help highlight many of these opportunities in one place.
This month, we are focusing on two community pillars — Noor Islamic Cultural Center (NICC) in Hilliard and Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center (AAIC) in Columbus — both offering a range of exciting upcoming events and programs. Here's a closer look at what's happening at each:
Ongoing Program Highlight: Noor Islamic Cultural Center – Hilliard, OH
The Noor Islamic Cultural Center (NICC), a cornerstone of the Central Ohio Muslim community, has a full calendar of upcoming events geared toward all ages.
Highlights include:
NICC Plain City Eid Al-Adha Bazaar 2025📅 May 17, 2025 | Registration: April 23 – May 14A festive community bazaar open to vendors and attendees (program fee applies).
Happy Hearts Event📅 April 28, 2025 | Free registration: April 21 – April 27A joyful gathering designed to uplift community spirits.
Eid Bazaar & Expo Booth📅 May 11, 2025 | Registration: April 15 – May 10Another exciting marketplace event for Eid celebrations (registration fee required).
Noor Summer Camp 2025📅 June 16 – July 3, 2025 | Registration open since April 10A multi-week summer camp offering activities, learning, and fun for children and teens.
Singles Event with Half Deen📅 May 17, 2025 | Registration: April 9 – May 15A matrimonial networking event, focused on serious seekers (registration fee required).
Project Deen Boys Trampoline Park📅 April 27, 2025 | Registration: April 3 – April 26A youth event combining brotherhood and fun.
NICC also regularly hosts Friday Food Truck Nights, creating casual social spaces for families and friends to gather throughout the year. Together, these offerings reflect NICC’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and welcoming environment for all members of the community.
Ongoing Program Highlight: Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center – Columbus, OH
Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center (AAIC) continues to provide consistent engagement opportunities for its diverse congregation, serving one of the largest Somali refugee communities in Ohio.
Upcoming highlights include:
AAIC Basketball Tournament📅 May 3, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Westwood FieldhouseA 5-on-5 youth tournament aimed at bringing the community together through friendly competition.
AAIC Annual Career Fair📅 May 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at AAIC (Second Floor)An important networking event connecting Muslim professionals and students with leaders in healthcare, business, engineering, trades, and more.
Ongoing weekly programs:
Islam in Focus📅 Thursdays after 6:00 PMAn open community gathering for Muslims and non-Muslims to ask questions and engage in dialogue, with refreshments provided.
Real Talk Boys Halaqa📅 Saturdays after MaghribA youth-focused discussion circle tackling relevant topics for young men in the community.
Basketball Open Gym📅 Wednesdays and Sundays after AsrA chance for youth to connect through sports in a safe and supportive environment.
Weekly Tutoring Sessions📅 WednesdaysAcademic support sessions open to students of various ages.
Pious Pals Program📅 Saturdays after 4:00 PMOrganized by AAIC Sisterhood, this program teaches children under 12 about the lives of the Prophets in a fun, engaging way.
In addition, AAIC conducts Jummah prayers with sermons delivered in Arabic, Somali, and English — a reflection of its commitment to serving a multilingual and multicultural community. Program updates and community news are regularly shared through the masjid’s social media platforms.
Building a Stronger Community, One Event at a Time
The Muslim community in Central Ohio continues to grow not only in size but in strength and unity. Whether through educational programs, social events, sports tournaments, or faith-based discussions, masajid like NICC and AAIC play a crucial role in bringing people together.
Getting involved in these events isn't just about attending — it’s about contributing to a vibrant, welcoming community where faith, culture, and connection are celebrated. Follow local masjid pages and Muslim Ohio to stay updated, and don't miss the chance to be part of something greater.
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