About Us

Organization Overview

The East Texas Islamic Society is "a 501-C Non-Profit organization formed to serve and support the community" and bridge interfaith relationships.

Historical Timeline

Founded 1988: Muslim families recognized the need for an Islamic Center with a mosque and school. During an Eid gathering on May 29, 1988, the community established the corporation and purchased 4 acres on Highway 64 East, fully paid by December 1988.

1992-1993: Construction began on the mosque; prayers commenced in July 1993.

1996: Adjacent land purchased for imam residence and classrooms.

2000-2003: Community approved school building project with $50,000 in pledges. Pyramid Homes served as contractor; groundwork began late 2002. Opening ceremony held during Eid ul-Fitr 2003.

Services & Programs

• Prayer facilities (mosque)
• Quranic and Arabic language classes
• Sunday School with structured curriculum
• Tafseer classes
• Nikkah (marriage) services
• Health clinic
• Funeral services
• Islamic Faith Academy