The Islamic Center of Cleveland (ICC), located in Parma, OH, is a non-profit religious organization that caters to the Muslim community in the Greater Cleveland area. The ICC was established for the following purposes:
· to provide Muslims with religious guidance based on the teachings of Islam.
· to provide a place for offering of prayers, for performing other religious observances, and for cultural activities.
· to promote goodwill, understanding, fellowship and tolerance among Muslims.
· to serve as a cultural institute.
· to issue literature dealing with Islam and Islamic Civilization.
· to organize courses of study in the Qur’an, the language of the Qur’an, and in Islamic history and culture designed to meet the needs of the community.
· to maintain a library stocked with literature and publications on Islam.
· to promote the spirit of Islam through interfaith dialog.
· to work with the Islamic community towards establishment of an Islamic School.