Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Al Huda Islamic School

Tuesday - Islamic Institution in USA Series



School Profile and Historical Perspective

The Islamic Center of Hawthorne was incorporated in the State of California on March 31st, 1995. The current building located on 12209 Hawthorne Way is fully paid for and owned by the Muslim community. The Islamic Center of Hawthorne is a non-profit organization committed to serving the religious and social needs of the LA community. We have a Mosque, a full-time Al-Huda Islamic School, a Summer School and a Sunday School. Al-Huda Islamic School started in September 1998 with 31 students; kindergarten thru third grade, with 4 classrooms using the premises of the Islamic Center of Hawthorne. The School serves the growing Muslim Community of South-Bay Area. The school currently serves Pre-K-8th grade with a 165 students. The Islamic Center of Hawthorne owns two facilities that operates all of the activities including the full-time school, the Sunday school, the Qur'an classes, Youth programs and other social activities. The Islamic Center of Hawthorne performs a crucial function in the community and provides several religious, social, financial, and educational services to the public.





Source: Al Huda Islamic School