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المركز الثقافي الإسلامي
Markaz Saqafi
Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx
ٱللَّهُ نُورُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ
“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth.” — Surah An-Nur 24:35
Live · The Bronx, NY
Daily Prayer Times
إِنَّ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ كَانَتْ عَلَى ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ كِتَٰبًا مَّوْقُوتًا
“Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers at specified times.” — Surah An-Nisa 4:103
6:53:02AM
Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 27 Rabīʿ al-thānī 1448 AH
الفجر
Fajr
5:44 AM
Currentالشروق
Sunrise
7:00 AM
الظهر
Dhuhr
12:43 PM
Up nextالعصر
Asr
3:56 PM
المغرب
Maghrib
6:26 PM
العشاء
Isha
7:41 PM
وَأَنَّ ٱلْمَسَٰجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا۟ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ أَحَدًا
“And the mosques are for Allah, so do not invoke anyone along with Allah.”
Surah Al-Jinn 72:18
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Assalamu Alaikum
Your home in the Bronx for faith, culture & community
Markaz Saqafi — the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx — exists to serve Allah by serving people. We open our doors for the daily prayers, nurture the next generation through Islamic education, and preserve the rich cultural heritage our families carry with them.
Whether you are a lifelong member, new to the neighborhood, a revert to Islam or simply curious, you are welcome here.
Reflections from the Quran
فَٱذْكُرُونِىٓ أَذْكُرْكُمْ وَٱشْكُرُوا۟ لِى وَلَا تَكْفُرُونِ
“So remember Me; I will remember you. And be grateful to Me and do not deny Me.”
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:152
What we offer
A center for worship, knowledge & service
Everything our community needs to live its faith fully — under one roof in the heart of the Bronx.
Five Daily Prayers
Congregational salah every day, from Fajr to Isha, in a calm and welcoming prayer hall.
Jumu'ah & Eid
Friday khutbah and Eid celebrations that bring the whole Bronx community together.
Islamic School
Structured Islamic studies, Arabic and character building for children and youth.
Quran Programs
Tajweed, recitation and Hifz classes for all ages, taught by qualified teachers.
Youth & Family
Halaqas, sisters' circles, youth gatherings and family nights throughout the year.
Community Service
Zakat, food drives, nikah services, counseling and support for neighbors in need.
Weekend School
Register your child for Weekend School
Weekend AM class, noon class and after-school program — Quran, Arabic and Islamic studies. Tuition is $20 per month, due by the 15th, and can be paid securely online.
وَٱعْتَصِمُوا۟ بِحَبْلِ ٱللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا۟
“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.”
Surah Ali 'Imran 3:103
خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ
“The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it.”
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ · Sahih al-Bukhari
Call to Prayer
حَيَّ عَلَى ٱلصَّلَاةِ
Hasten to prayer, hasten to success.
Next prayer
Dhuhr
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