Highlights
FKAD Institute leases a 5,000 SF facility in Astoria, NY
FKAD Institute introduces its Arabic studies curriculum
FKAD Institute officially opens to the public offering Arabic courses
FKAD Institute holds its first seminar "Khidr & Knowledge"
FKAD Institute launches its first talk show: Knowledge Unleashed
FKAD Institute embarks on a Seerah Tour to Madinah, Makkah, Jordan, Badr, Uhud & Taif
FKAD Institute tours New Jersey with courses, lectures and seminars
FKAD Institute launches its first Ramadan Online Program - Got Mulk: Tafsir of Surah Mulk
FKAD Institute launches its family program FKAD Usrah
FKAD Institute launches its History Certificate program
FKAD Institute launches its Summer Camp for children
FKAD Institute launches its Saturday School program
FKAD Institute begins the first semester of the Associate’s Degree Program in Arabic and Islamic Studies including locations in Astoria, Bay Shore, Manhattan and Teaneck, NJ
FKAD Institute launches the ArabiXia virtual world program for learning Arabic
Due to space constraints, FKAD Institute announces that it will begin the NYC Muslim Center (NYCMC) Project – purchasing a 35,000 SF community center that will become the umbrella organization for FKAD Institute, an Islamic School, a Masjid & a Foster Care initiative
FKAD Institute launches classes for New Converts
NYCMC is formally established (tax-id 27-3308812) as tax exempt, not for profit organization
A contract is signed for $3,000,000.00 to purchase the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Holy Trinity Lutheran School, a 35,000 SF Church and Private School located in Hollis, NY.
In 4 months, NYCMC raises $625,300.00 in donations and $2,374,700.00 in non-interest-bearing loans for the 35,000 SF facility purchase
NYCMC renovates the purchased facility
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque), a new branch of NYCMC, opens & holds its first prayer services
FKAD Institute, now a branch of NYCMC, holds its first courses of the ADP Program at NYCMC
FKAD Institute holds “The Decade To Come” weekend conference
The Wellspring Schools, a new branch of NYCMC, opens it's first Elementary School in 2 months with 4 grades (Pre-K, K, 1st and 2nd)
The Wellspring Schools installs Smart Boards
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) holds its first Ramadan with iftaar, taraweeh prayers and taraweeh talks
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches it’s Quran Memorization Program & Saturday Children’s Program
The first shahadah takes place at Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam
$394,589.72 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
NYCMC opens a weekly food pantry and monthly soup kitchen for the greater NYC community
The Wellspring Schools adds 3rd grade to its school
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches the Summer Fun & Learning Program
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches the Monday Night Boost program
NYCMC adds split-unit air conditioning throughout the facility
NYCMC renovates bathrooms and wudu areas
$615,852.96 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
The Wellspring Schools adds 4th grade to its school
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) holds its Brainiax youth program
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled “What’s Love Got To Do With It? - Love and Romance Done Right”
$298,210.80 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
NYCMC announces that it will embark on an expansion project due to rapid community growth
The Wellspring Schools adds 5th grade to its school
The Wellspring Schools adds a computer lab to its school
$298,210.80 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
NYCMC holds the Got Game? Basketball tournament
FKAD Institute students head out to Times Square, NYC for dawah outreach
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled “Joy Replacing Anxiety- Dealing with Calamities, Depression and Distress”
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled "The Sword & Jizya"
FKAD Institute launches the Tafsir Thrillers program
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches its Quran for Moms program
The Hatebusters, the 5th branch of NYCMC, is officially launched
Two Hatebuster trucks run in various states around the US countering islamophobia
The Wellspring Schools expands to add a Middle School and adds 6th grade to it’s operations
The Wellspring Schools adds 3D printing to its school
NYCMC Foster Care holds its first official meeting and orientation
FKAD Institute holds it’s first graduating class of the ADP Program with 29 students
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NYCMC Foster Care holds its second official meeting and orientation
$154,000.00 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
NYCMC provides its training and cultural sensitivity workshop to 25 NYC Foster Care Agencies
The First Lady of NYC, Chirlane McCray, visits NYCMC to speak about the ThriveNYC campaign
FKAD Institute holds it’s first graduating class of the Arabic 360 Program with 11 students
The Wellspring Schools adds 7th grade to its school
The Wellspring Schools adds technology & entrepreneurship to its school
FKAD Institute holds its anniversary conference, entitled: Love Stories in October 2016
The NYC Department of Buildings approves the NYCMC Expansion Project
The final $564,500.00 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
In 5 years, NYCMC pays $2,374,700.00 in non-interest-bearing loan payments 1 year earlier than scheduled
The Assistant Commissioner for the NYC Administration of Children’s Services visits and tours NYCMC to further discuss the NYCMC Foster Care initiative
FKAD Institute helds a conference entitled: Prophecies, in March 2017
FKAD Institute begins teaching its Arabic curriculum in Tampa, Florida
The Wellspring Schools adds 8th grade to its school
The Wellspring Schools reduces tuition to $5,995.00
FKAD Institute holds FKAD Conference entitled Emoji in November 2017
NYCMC is granted the construction permit for its expansion project
NYCMC breaks ground and begins construction for the NYCMC Expansion Project
The Wellspring Schools expands to add a high school and adds 9th and 10th grades to its operations
The Wellspring Schools adds the NYC Children’s Scholarship Program, allowing students to attend for as low as $1,695.00
FKAD Institute launches New Leaf, a free program to help new reverts.
The Wellspring Schools expands to add a high school and adds 11th and 12th grades to its operations
FKAD Institute launches FKAD Institute Workshops, which held several workshops including, including a well-received parenting workshop.
NYCMC Expansion finishes its demolition and foundation of the building
Masjid 'Eesa youth group holds its first event: Mighty Night 1 in January 2020
NYCMC launches NYCMC Angels to assist people with groceries during the COVID crisis.
Due to COVID crisis, Masjid 'Eesa transitions its programs to TV (Temporary Virtual)
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Due to COVID crisis, Masjid 'Eesa applies new policy for daily and weekly prayers.
Due to the COVID crisis, FKAD Institute transitions its courses to online only via www.FKADLiveStream.com
NYCMC Expansion finishes its structural steel
Sh. Azam Riaz, an FKAD Institute instructor and Masjid 'Eesa khateeb passes away in June 2020
The Wellspring Schools launches 3 programs in Fall 2020: Wellspring Hybrid, Wellspring Homeschool, and Wellspring Studio
Masjid 'Eesa Youth program launches a new name: Mighty Youths and holds 4 more events in 2020
Due to the COVID crisis, The Wellspring Schools transitions its classes online (Temporary Virtual)
NYCMC launches NYCMC Business Incubator to support Muslim enterpreneurs.
NYCMC Expansion finishes its interior bricks
NYCMC launches NYCMC Uplift Program. It consists Early Literacy Program and Parenting Program, conducted by skilled professionals.
NYCMC Angels distributes free meals to the hungry every month.
Masjid 'Eesa youth group holds its first onsite event this year: Mighty Paint Night
On-site tarawih is back at Masjid 'Eesa. At the same time, 5 daily prayers are offered as well. COVID protocol is consistently adhered.
The Wellspring Schools holds its first 12th grade graduation.
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