Our History
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2006
FKAD Institute leases a 5,000 SF facility in Astoria, NY
2006
FKAD Institute introduces its Arabic studies curriculum
2006
FKAD Institute officially opens to the public offering Arabic courses
2006
FKAD Institute holds its first seminar "Khidr & Knowledge"
2007
FKAD Institute introduces Islamic Studies courses
2007
FKAD Institute holds it's weekend seminar entitled "The Jinn"
2008
FKAD Institute launches online Arabic courses
2009
FKAD Institute launches its first talk show: Knowledge Unleashed
2009
FKAD Institute embarks on a Seerah Tour to Madinah, Makkah, Jordan, Badr, Uhud & Taif
2009
FKAD Institute tours New Jersey with courses, lectures and seminars
2009
FKAD Institute launches its first Ramadan Online Program - Got Mulk: Tafsir of Surah Mulk
2009
FKAD Institute launches its family program FKAD Usrah
2010
FKAD Institute launches its History Certificate program
2010
FKAD Institute launches its Summer Camp for children
2010
FKAD Institute launches its Saturday School program
2010
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
2010
FKAD Institute launches the ArabiXia virtual world program for learning Arabic
2010
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
2010
FKAD Institute launches classes for New Converts
2010
NYCMC is formally established (tax-id 27-3308812) as tax exempt, not for profit organization
2010
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.
2011
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
2011
NYCMC renovates the purchased facility
2011
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque), a new branch of NYCMC, opens & holds it’s first prayer services
2011
FKAD Institute, now a branch of NYCMC, holds its first courses of the ADP Program at NYCMC
2011
FKAD Institute holds “The Decade To Come” weekend conference
2011
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)
2011
The Wellspring Schools installs Smart Boards
2011
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) holds its first Ramadan with iftaar, taraweeh prayers and taraweeh talks
2011
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches it’s Quran Memorization Program & Saturday Children’s Program
2011
The first shahadah takes place at Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam
2011
$394,589.72 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
2012
NYCMC opens a weekly food pantry and monthly soup kitchen for the greater NYC community
2012
The Wellspring Schools adds 3rd grade to its school
2012
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches the Summer Fun & Learning Program
2012
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches the Monday Night Boost program
2012
NYCMC adds split-unit air conditioning throughout the facility
2012
NYCMC renovates bathrooms and wudu areas
2012
$615,852.96 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
2013
The Wellspring Schools adds 4th grade to its school
2013
The Wellspring Schools adds 4th grade to its school
2013
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) holds its Brainiax youth program
2013
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled “What’s Love Got To Do With It? - Love and Romance Done Right”
2013
$298,210.80 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
2014
NYCMC announces that it will embark on an expansion project due to rapid community growth
2014
The Wellspring Schools adds 5th grade to its school
2014
The Wellspring Schools adds a computer lab to its school
2014
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches it’s Quran Insight & Morning Light programs
2014
NYCMC holds the Got Game? Basketball tournament
2014
FKAD Institute students head out to Times Square, NYC for dawah outreach
2014
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled “Joy Replacing Anxiety- Dealing with Calamities, Depression and Distress”
2014
FKAD Institute holds a weekend conference entitled "The Sword & Jizya"
2014
$347,546.52 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
2015
NYCMC Foster Care is officially recognized by COFCCA, a leading umbrella Foster Care organization in NYC
2015
FKAD Institute launches the Tafsir Thrillers program
2015
Masjid Eesa ibn Maryam (Jesus, Son of Mary Mosque) launches its Quran for Moms program
2015
The Hatebusters, the 5th branch of NYCMC, is officially launched
2015
Two Hatebuster trucks run in various states around the US countering islamophobia
2015
The Wellspring Schools expands to add a Middle School and adds 6th grade to it’s operations
2015
The Wellspring Schools adds 3D printing to its school
2015
NYCMC Foster Care holds its first official meeting and orientation
2015
FKAD Institute holds it’s first graduating class of the ADP Program with 29 students
2015
NYCMC Foster Care holds its second official meeting and orientation
2015
$154,000.00 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
2016
NYCMC provides its training and cultural sensitivity workshop to 25 NYC Foster Care Agencies
2016
The First Lady of NYC, Chirlane McCray, visits NYCMC to speak about the ThriveNYC campaign
2016
FKAD Institute holds it’s first graduating class of the Arabic 360 Program with 11 students
2016
The Wellspring Schools adds 7th grade to its school
2016
The Wellspring Schools adds technology & entrepreneurship to its school
2016
The NYC Department of Buildings approves the NYCMC Expansion Project
2016
The final $564,500.00 in non-interest-bearing loans are paid back by NYCMC
2016
In 5 years, NYCMC pays $2,374,700.00 in non-interest-bearing loan payments 1 year earlier than scheduled
2017
The Assistant Commissioner for the NYC Administration of Children’s Services visits and tours NYCMC to further discuss the NYCMC Foster Care initiative
2017
FKAD Institute begins teaching its Arabic curriculum in Tampa, Florida
2017
The Wellspring Schools adds 8th grade to its school
2017
The Wellspring Schools reduces tuition to $5,995.00
2017
The Wellspring Schools launches the Wellspring Scholarship program, allowing students to attend for as low as $3,495.00
2018
NYCMC is granted the construction permit for its expansion project
2018
NYCMC breaks ground and begins construction for the NYCMC Expansion Project
2018
The Wellspring Schools expands to add a high school and adds 9th and 10th grades to its operations
2018
The Wellspring Schools adds the NYC Children’s Scholarship Program, allowing students to attend for as low as $1,695.00