Al-Huda Islamic Center - Athens, GA

Al-Huda Islamic Center of Athens is a vibrant and inclusive community hub that serves as a mosque, educational facility, and social center for the local Muslim population, with a particular focus on students and faculty from the University of Georgia. Established in 1987, the center is dedicated to promoting the core values of Islam—faith, compassion, and service—while fostering interfaith understanding and dispelling misconceptions about the religion. It is a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, aiming to provide a supportive environment for spiritual growth, learning, and community building. The center is currently undergoing an expansion project to create a larger, modern facility that can better accommodate its growing community and programs.

Key Features

Inclusive & Welcoming Environment: The center is known for its warm atmosphere and is open to individuals of all faiths, actively encouraging interfaith dialogue and community involvement.

Educational Programs: It offers a variety of educational initiatives, including a weekend school for children, as well as classes on Arabic language, Tajweed (Quranic recitation), and general Islamic studies for both youth and adults.

Community Events: A strong emphasis is placed on community building through various events such as weekly Iftars (during Ramadan), community cookouts, social gatherings, and recreational activities like volleyball games.

Accessibility: The facility includes wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms, ensuring it is accessible to all members of the community.

University Connection: Strategically located near the University of Georgia, it is a cornerstone for the Muslim student and faculty population, providing a vital space for worship and connection.

Ongoing Expansion: The center is actively working on a major expansion project to build a new, larger mosque complex with enhanced facilities to meet the needs of the growing community.