Mosques

East Harlem, located in Upper Manhattan, is part of a vibrant metropolitan area with a significant Muslim presence. Within a 50 km radius, there are over 20 listed mosques and prayer spaces, reflecting the diverse Islamic community across New York City and nearby New Jersey. While East Harlem itself has limited mapped prayer places, the surrounding neighborhoods offer numerous options for daily prayers, Jumu'ah, and community gatherings.

Notable mosques include the Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive (4 km away) on the Upper West Side, and the Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan (4.6 km) near Midtown East. In Lower Manhattan, Masjid Manhattan (11 km) serves the Financial District, while Masjid Ar-Rahman (6.6 km) is located near Midtown. Brooklyn hosts several prominent centers such as Masjid AT Taqwa Inc. (12.8 km) in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Masjid Al-Farooq (12.7 km) near Atlantic Avenue, and Makki Masjid Muslim Community Center (18.3 km) in Midwood. The Islamic Society of Bay Ridge (19.1 km) serves the Bay Ridge community, and the American Turkish Eyup Sultan Cultural Center (23.7 km) is in Brighton Beach.

Queens and Long Island also have key institutions: Jamaica Muslim Center (15.4 km) in Jamaica, Masjid Ahlul Qur'aan Wa Sunnah (17.7 km) in South Ozone Park, and Hillside Islamic Center (21.5 km) in New Hyde Park. Across the Hudson River in New Jersey, the Islamic Center of Passaic County has locations in Paterson (21.5 km) and Clifton (20.5 km), while Omar Mosque (20.7 km) is also in Paterson. Darul Islah (9.9 km) in Teaneck and Masjid Al-Wali (45.4 km) in Edison provide additional options. This network of prayer places ensures that Muslims in East Harlem and the broader NYC area have access to religious services within a reasonable distance.

The listed mosques are based on available mapped records. Distances are approximate and calculated from East Harlem. Always verify addresses, prayer times, and accessibility directly with the mosque. Some mosques may have separate entrances for women or specific facilities; contact them for details. Check websites or call ahead for Jumu'ah timings and community events.