Description
The Islamic Center of Boise (ICB) is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization that serves as both a mosque and a vibrant community hub. The center is inclusive and welcoming to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, with a diverse congregation of all backgrounds united by their shared faith. With a focus on education, community service, and civic engagement, the ICB provides a space for worship, learning, and building bridges of understanding with the wider Boise community.
Key Features
Diverse and Welcoming Community: Despite starting with a small group of 15–20 worshippers in the 1950s, the ICB now serves a diverse, multi-ethnic Muslim population. It has an open-door policy and welcomes visitors, school groups, and interfaith organizations.
Educational Programs: The center is a hub for learning and provides:
- Sunday Islamic school for children.
- Quran learning sessions.
- Arabic language classes.
- Educational presentations about Islam for interested individuals and groups.
Community Services: The ICB is dedicated to social service and offers a variety of free resources to the broader community, including:
- Refugee orientations.
- Burial assistance and access to a Muslim cemetery.
- Charity distribution.
- Marriage performances and counseling.
Active Community Engagement: The ICB regularly hosts programs to strengthen community ties and promote interfaith understanding, such as:
- Monthly community dinners.
- Interfaith dinner events with other religious groups.
- Participation in events like World Refugee Day.
- Volunteer work, including at homeless shelters like Interfaith Sanctuary.
Facilities for Worship and Events: The center holds five daily prayers and Friday Jummah prayers, which often include a community lunch afterward. The facility also accommodates events like community dinners and educational activities.
Location
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3077 Christine St, Boise, ID 83704, United States
Region
Closed
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Monday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Tuesday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Wednesday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Thursday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Friday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Saturday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Sunday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
October 23, 2025 2:40 am local time
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