who we are

WELCOME TO THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF GREATER CINCINNATI

The Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC) in West Chester, Ohio is more than a place of worship. Since our opening November 9, 1995 we have come to be known as an organization built on strong interfaith relations, cross-cultural understanding, and service to one and all. Greater Cincinnati Muslims of all ethnicities and backgrounds gather here to pray, socialize and learn. The larger community turns to us as a trusted source of accurate information on Islam and Muslims. Our doors are open to our friends and neighbors and many have returned several times.

HISTORY

The founding roots of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC) goes back to the 1950s when the community purchased a tiny house on Fairview Avenue to serve as a masjid or mosque and meeting place for the growing community. The Arabic word masjid means “a place where people prostrate toward God”. In 1980, as the community steadily grew, they purchased a larger house on Clifton Avenue that continues to serve as a mosque to Clifton and its surrounding neighborhoods.

The current ICGC property in West Chester was purchased in 1988. There were a number of community leaders spearheading the building of the Center who worked with Ahmad Samawi, founder of Mid-American Development Company. Not only did Mr. Samawi offer the services of his development company, he also made a significant financial commitment to build the Center.

The community came together and turned a long-held dream into a beautiful reality when the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati opened in 1995

FOUNDER OF THE CAMPUS

In Memoriam Of Ahmad Samawi (1933-1998)

Ahmad Samawi was born in Damascus, Syria, where he spent his youth being raised in a highly respected and deeply religious family. He came to the United States to earn an engineering degree from the University of Texas. He returned to participate in building numerous highly successful businesses in various parts of the Middle East. He later spent time in Germany and Switzerland, before finally immigrating to the United States in 1981 and adopting Cincinnati as his home. Here he founded the Mid-American Development Company and served as its president until his death.

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ICGC CAMPUS OVERVIEW

Home of the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC), this 18-acre campus-like facility features a masjid (mosque), a community center housing a multipurpose hall/gymnasium, administrative offices and over 20 classrooms, and an educational building with a mirrored auditorium and several adult classrooms.

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MISSION & VISION

MISSION

The Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC) is the Spiritual Oasis for Muslim
Americans, Living Islam through Worship, Education, Service, Leadership, and
Outreach.

Vision

Uplifting Lives as a Model Muslim American Community

GOVERNING BOARD

In Memoriam Of Ahmad Samawi (1933-1998)

The Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati (ICGC) is governed by the Islamic Educational Council (IEC), which has a board of trustees. This governing body, consisting of both board-appointed as well as membership-elected trustees, has the ultimate responsibility of setting the overall direction of the organization, its vision, mission, and core values. The BOT meets quarterly.

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MEET OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Henry Hane

Mr. Hane brings to ICGC the conviction of working towards a model institution that projects a positive image of Islam through professionalism and building connections. With his experience in operations, staff management, research, development, and outreach in Muslim institutions, he is well poised to take ICGC to the next level inshaAllah..

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Who We are

WELCOME TO THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF GREATER CINCINNATI

HISTORY

FOUNDER OF THE CAMPUS

ICGC CAMPUS OVERVIEW

MISSION & VISION

MISSION

Vision

GOVERNING BOARD

MEET OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Henry Hane

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