Connecting Muslim Communities Across the SF Bay Area.
Find mosques and Jummah prayer times across Newark, Fremont, Milpitas, San Jose, Belmont, Burlingame, Oakland, and San Francisco. Explore the top 10 verified Halal dining spots, and join meetup boards for tech professionals, founders, and social clubs.
Islamic Society of East Bay (ISEB)
Vibrant East Bay Islamic community hub with a full-time school, Sunday Islamic school, daily 5 prayers, multiple Jummah shifts, and active youth Halaqas.
Al-Medina Education Center (MEC Masjid)
Vibrant community mosque and Islamic learning center on Thornton Ave in Newark. Providing 5 daily prayers, Friday Jummah prayers, Quran memorization, youth mentoring, and family halaqas.
Islamic Center of Fremont (ICF)
Historic community cornerstone in Irvington/Grimmer offering 5 daily prayers, 3 Friday Jummah shifts, youth athletics, sisters' mezzanine, and Janazah services.
Milpitas Islamic Center & Musalla
Convenient prayer oasis in the Milpitas tech corridor serving Cisco, KLA, and San Jose border professionals with daily prayers, Friday Jummah, and Quran study.
Muslim Community Association (MCA)
The flagship Islamic center in Silicon Valley. Multi-acre campus with 3,000+ prayer hall, Granada Islamic School, cafeteria, library, Halal market, and gym.
South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA)
Established in 1978, SBIA operates both the Downtown San Jose historic sanctuary near SJSU and the sprawling WRWC center in Evergreen.
Yaseen Foundation (Belmont & Burlingame)
Vibrant Peninsula hub connecting Belmont, Burlingame, San Mateo, and San Carlos. Dynamic young professional halaqas, family programs, and active scout troops.
Islamic Center of San Mateo (ICSM)
Convenient Peninsula prayer sanctuary serving San Mateo, Foster City, and Millbrae (near SFO Airport). Daily 5 prayers, Jummah, and Quran memorization.
Islamic Center of Oakland & Berkeley (ICO/ICB)
Historic East Bay community pillars including Islamic Center of Oakland (Masjid Al-Bayyan) and Berkeley Masjid (ICB) serving UC Berkeley students and families.
Islamic Society of San Francisco (ISSF)
Landmark downtown San Francisco mosque on Jones St serving downtown workers, tech professionals, visitors, and residents with daily prayers and multiple Friday shifts.
Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC)
Premier modern facility in Pleasanton featuring daily prayers, counseling clinic, dynamic adult education, active youth leadership, and massive community food pantry.
Pakwan Restaurant
Bay Area institution serving authentic Pakistani & Indian cuisine. Legendary chicken tikka, seekh kabobs fresh off the charcoal skewer, lamb biryani, and garlic naan.
Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant
World-renowned Beijing Halal Chinese Muslim destination. Traditional charcoal copper hot pot, Beijing hand-pulled noodles, spicy cumin lamb, and crispy beef pancakes.
De Afghanan Cuisine
The crown jewel of Little Kabul in Fremont. Authentic Afghan dining featuring charred chapli kabobs, lamb chops, fresh warm bolani, and savory mantu dumplings.
Darda Seafood Restaurant
Famous Northern Chinese Halal Islamic institution in Milpitas. Revered for its colossal sesame green onion bread, handmade knife-cut noodles, and sizzling lamb.
Zareen's Restaurant (Michelin Guide)
Michelin Bib Gourmand contemporary Pakistani street food. Phenomenal chicken boti paratha rolls, slow-cooked haleem, spicy samosa burger, and cardamom chai.
Dishdash Traditional Middle Eastern
Upscale Middle Eastern and Levant cuisine founded by Palestinian/Jordanian restaurateurs. Sumptuous lamb mansaf, slow-braised shank, chicken shawarma, and fresh flatbreads.
Falafel's Drive-In
Historic Silicon Valley institution established in 1966 by Palestinian immigrants. World-famous for hot, crispy falafel pita with spicy red salsa and fresh banana shakes.
Kinara Restaurant
Contemporary Pakistani/Indian culinary hub famed for its gourmet Halal fusion pizzas (Chicken Tikka Pizza, Tandoori Paneer), rich butter chicken, and sizzler platters.
Port of Peri Peri & World Famous Hotboys
The pinnacle of Halal flame-grilled peri-peri chicken and fiery Nashville hot chicken sandos with crinkle-cut fries, garlic dip, and house-made slaw.
The Halal Guys
The legendary NYC street food sensation. Famous yellow seasoned rice platters loaded with grilled chicken, beef gyro, warm pita triangles, iconic white sauce, and fiery red sauce.
Bay Area Muslim Tech Network (BAMTN)
Active community for Muslim software engineers, AI researchers, product managers, designers, and tech leaders working across Google, Apple, Meta, NVIDIA, and top startups.
Muslim Professionals Network (MPN Bay Area)
Empowering Muslim professionals in finance, healthcare, law, consulting, biotech, and venture capital. Quarterly keynote breakfast mixers and 1-on-1 mentorship pairings.
Halal Silicon Valley Founders Club
Founder and angel investor ecosystem for Muslim-founded startups in AI, enterprise SaaS, Islamic fintech, climate tech, and consumer apps. Monthly pitch nights and demo days.
Bay Area Muslim Hikers & Outdoors Club
Weekend group hiking, trail running, camping, and sunrise excursions. Regular treks to Mission Peak (Fremont), Marin Headlands, Rancho San Antonio, and Half Moon Bay.
Bay Area Muslim Sisterhood & Creative Circle
Supportive space for Muslim women offering book discussions, creative Islamic calligraphy/arts workshops, wellness circles, and career development roundtables.
Bay Area Muslim Sports & Rec Leagues
Organized recreational and competitive basketball, soccer, and cricket leagues hosted in collaboration with MCA Santa Clara, ISEB Newark, and MCC East Bay facilities.
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