News & Updates

On the basis of recommendation from Fiqh council of North America the day of Eid-El-Fitr, first of Shawal 1442 AH is established for Thursday, May 13th 2021. We will offer two praying sessions at our Altoona Masjid:  First session will be at 7:45 am Second session will be at 8:45 am Please follow these instructions: Bring your own […]

It’s time to Reopen Responsibly. Dear community members, We are planning to resume Jummah prayer starting Friday January 29th 2021. This is the final reminder to register, please do so by Thursday January 28th 2021 at 5:00pm. The prayer will be offered starting at 1:15 pm and ending at 1:30 pm sharp (Note updated […]

It’s time to Reopen Responsibly. Dear community members, We are planning to resume Jummah prayer starting Friday January 29th 2021.   We took this step after considering logistic factors. We continue to monitor the situation closely to amend the steps of reopening, as needed. We have formulated standard operating procedures that we hope will minimize the […]

Assalam Aleykum On Monday (MLK Day) at 2pm, there is an event to be held virtually of Conversations in Color focused on Race and Religion and we are wondering whether someone can attend and represent our muslim community as part of the panel. If interested, please contact the Masjid boards […]

We are very delighted to report that the following members of the community have very kindly agreed to serve on the ISNW board in effect from 1-1-2021. Brother Dr. Alboury Sow, President Elect Brother Dr. Mohamed Muhanad, Treasurer Elect Brother Sadith Osseni, Secretary Elect Brother Dr. Shoaib Naseem, Immediate past […]

  It’s time to reopen, partially We have been closely monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic and are in contact with experts to determine a safe window to start limited gathering for Friday prayer in the Altoona Masjid. Unfortunately it is not safe to do so, yet. However, we are starting a […]

Please submit your nominations for candidates via email. Think about becoming a board member! Think about nominating someone else to become a board member! Elections for ISNW 2021-2022 Executive Board Members this year will be VIRTUAL All Positions Open: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Submit your name or nomination by November 5th, […]

Eid-ul-Adha 2020 The moon for the month of Dhul-Hijjah was sighted and Wednesday July 22nd was the first day for the month of Dhul-Hijjah. Therefore Eid-ul-adha will be on Friday July 31st, 2020. This recommendation is based on advice from Fiqh Council of North America and ISNA. تَقَبَّلَ اللهُ مِنَّا وَمِنكُم Unfortunately there will […]

Covid-19 update.   Dear members, As local authorities allowed for slow reopening, we thought it was too early to reopen until we have a clear picture of COVID-19 cases in a downward trend here in town and throughout the country. For weeks, the board has been monitoring the situation frequently […]