Mosques

Elizabeth, New Jersey, sits within a region rich with Islamic prayer spaces, with 20 listed mosques and Islamic centers mapped within a 50 km radius. While the city itself has no listed mosque in this dataset, the surrounding areas offer a wide range of options for Muslims living in or visiting Elizabeth. The closest listed prayer place is the Islamic Society of Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, NY, approximately 16.4 km away, followed by Masjid Manhattan and Masjid Al-Wali in Edison, NJ, both around 18 km from Elizabeth. This proximity means that residents and travelers can access well-established Islamic centers within a short drive.

The mapped data reveals a strong concentration of mosques in New York City, particularly in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Notable listed centers include Masjid Manhattan (30 Cliff St), Masjid Ar-Rahman (15 W 29th St), and the Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive (1 Riverside Dr) in Manhattan. In Brooklyn, several mosques are present, such as Masjid AT Taqwa Inc (1266 Bedford Ave), Makki Masjid Muslim Community Center (1089 Coney Island Ave), and the Islamic Society of Bay Ridge (6807 5th Ave). These locations serve neighborhoods like Bedford-Stuyvesant, Midwood, and Bay Ridge, offering diverse prayer environments. Additionally, the Jamaica Muslim Center (85-37 JMC Way) in Queens and Masjid Ahlul Qur'aan Wa Sunnah (135-11 125th St) in South Ozone Park extend coverage to eastern parts of the region.

In New Jersey, several prominent Islamic centers are listed in cities such as Paterson, Edison, Clifton, and Teaneck. The Islamic Center of Passaic County has two branches: one in Paterson (152 Derrom Ave) and another in Clifton (259 Pershing Rd). Omar Mosque (501 Getty Ave) also serves Paterson. In Middlesex County, the Muslim Center of Middlesex County (1000 Hoes Ln, Piscataway) and Masjid Al-Wali (10 Olsen Ave, Edison) provide additional options. Further north, Darul Islah (320 Fabry Terrace, Teaneck) and the Islamic Society of Central Jersey (4145 U.S. Rte 1, Monmouth Junction) round out the network. For Elizabeth residents, these mapped locations represent a practical resource for finding prayer spaces across the broader metropolitan area.

All listed mosques are based on available mapped records; verify addresses, distances, and contact details before visiting. Distances are approximate and calculated from Elizabeth city center. Check individual mosque websites or call ahead for prayer times, Jumu'ah schedules, and facility access. Some centers may have separate entrances or women's sections—confirm directly.