Long Beach Islamic Center

The Long Beach Islamic Center, located in Signal Hill, has received a fair amount of attention in recent weeks. A grand opening event is being held at the center this Saturday. It will feature a free dinner and free admission to the mosque. Located at 995 East 27th Street, the LBIC has been serving the Muslim community of Southern California since 2006.

The LBIC also offers classes in Islamic studies for aspiring Muslims. They host qiyam prayers, a daily breakfast and provide marriage announcements. In 2006, the LBIC bought a repurposed oil field land in Signal Hill. Construction was halted during the recession. However, the LBIC has plans to resume building a new facility on the site in the near future.

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The LBIC is not alone in its quest to better serve the local Muslim community. The Islamic Center of Southern California is a sister organization that holds weekly Friday prayers and offers classes on Islam. As of this writing, there are about a thousand Muslims in the city. Some went the warehouse route while others sought out an apartment or a small garage in a car dealership.

There is also the Masjid Al Shareef, which is the only mosque in the city. The small Islamic community center was designed to be a community hub that provides an open space for Muslims to worship and learn. The LBIC will likely prove to be a boon for many a Muslim in the near future.

Another one of the Long Beach Islamic Center's many responsibilities is hosting the city's only official tallest tower. This telecommunications tower will be located on the corner of East 27th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. According to the mayor of Long Beach, this is "a sign of the times," and will be a boon to the community. While not as tall as the tower that stood on the same spot for over 100 years, this tower is sure to be a sight for sore eyes. The LBIC's motto is to be a pillar of community leadership and goodwill. Several local Muslims have donated money and resources to the organization, including the president of the ABQ Council, a renowned philanthropist.

For the most part, the Long Beach Islamic Center is a ye olde skool establishment. Aside from the usual suspects, there are a few young, up and coming Muslims. Many of the students at Cal State Long Beach use the masjid for their daily prayers, and the mosque has hosted the occasional celebrity or two. Despite its modest size, the LBIC is a great place for Muslims to learn more about their faith and culture. From its location to its food and entertainment, the LBIC is a place where Muslims can learn, grow and feel good about themselves.