New Masjid
Building the Primary Objective
A New Home for Worship, Learning, and Community
With the grace of Allah (SWT), we have acquired 1.53 acres of land at 1500 Lander Avenue, Turlock, CA 95380 to build Turlock’s first dedicated masjid. This project is an opportunity to leave a legacy for generations to come.
Main Prayer Hall
1,253 sq. ft.
Ladies’ Prayer Hall
971 sq. ft.
Classrooms & Bathrooms:
2,351 sq. ft.
Covered Patio:
800 sq. ft.
Total Capacity:
674 people
Project Status & Fundraising
Amount Spent:
Over $200,000 on permitting, design, and initial development.
Total Estimated Cost:
$3 Million
Our Journey: Milestones & Cornerstones (2014 – Present)
2014 — Establishing Our Roots in Downtown Turlock
The Turlock Islamic Center opened its doors at 335 S. Golden State Boulevard, establishing the first dedicated congregational prayer space in downtown Turlock to serve local Muslim families, students, and workers.
2015 — Deepening Community Connections & Outreach
Formalized regular Jummah prayers, Quran study circles, and daily congregational services, initiating wider community outreach and interfaith dialogue across Stanislaus County.
2016 — Youth & Family Educational Programs
Launched structured weekly Islamic studies, weekend Quran classes for youth, and community halaqas, turning the facility into an active spiritual and educational hub.
2017 — Facility Enhancements for Growing Congregations
Renovated the downtown center to improve prayer hall capacity, upgrade wudu facilities, and enhance dedicated prayer spaces for sisters to accommodate steadily rising attendance.
2018 — Expanding Civic Engagement & Ramadan Services
Expanded seasonal programming with community-wide nightly Taraweeh, community Iftars, Eid gatherings, and local charitable food distributions in partnership with regional charities.
2019 — Strategic Planning for Long-Term Growth
With regular prayer attendance outgrowing the rented downtown quarters, leadership and community elders launched the initiative to secure a permanent, purpose-built home for the center.
2020 — Community Resilience & Digital Support
Navigated pandemic challenges by providing hybrid educational sessions, online learning, essential family assistance, and staggered prayer access following public safety guidelines.
2021 — Launch of the New Masjid Vision Campaign
Reconvened the congregation post-pandemic with an explicit fundraising mandate: finding and acquiring commercial/residential acreage in Turlock suited for ground-up construction.
2022 — Securing the Land at 1500 Lander Avenue
Marked the largest historic milestone to date: successfully acquiring 1.53 acres at 1500 Lander Avenue to develop Turlock’s first dedicated, ground-up Islamic center.
2023 — Architectural Design & Site Engineering
Commissioned comprehensive architectural designs, civil engineering surveys, and conceptual site renderings for a 674-capacity center featuring a main hall, sisters’ hall, classrooms, and community patio.
2024 — City Permitting & Pre-Development Clearances
Surpassed $200,000 invested directly into civil permits, environmental reviews, zoning coordination, and technical development approvals with the City of Turlock.
2025 — Launch of the $3M Capital Construction Campaign
Formally rolled out the capital fundraising drive across Northern California to fund site preparation, utilities, foundation work, and construction phases.
2026 — Project Approvals & Legal Milestones (Update Coming Soon)
Finalizing city coordination and preparing for a key court hearing scheduled for December 3rd regarding project approvals and site clearances.
Further updates and groundbreaking timelines will be shared immediately following the hearing as we continue our active community fundraising drive.
