Mosques

Gravesend, a neighborhood in southern Brooklyn, is part of a vibrant metropolitan area with a substantial 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 northern New Jersey. The closest mosque is the American Turkish Eyup Sultan Cultural Center on Brighton 3rd Street in Brooklyn, just 1.7 km away, followed by Makki Masjid Muslim Community Center on Coney Island Avenue (3.7 km) and the Islamic Society of Bay Ridge on 5th Avenue (6.2 km). These nearby facilities provide convenient options for daily prayers and community gatherings.

Beyond Gravesend, the mapped data shows a concentration of prayer places in central Brooklyn, including Masjid AT Taqwa Inc on Bedford Avenue (9.3 km), and in Manhattan, with Masjid Manhattan on Cliff Street (12.7 km), Islamic Council of America (Madina Masjid) on East 11th Street (14.8 km), and Masjid Ar-Rahman on West 29th Street (16.6 km). Other notable listed mosques include the Islamic Cultural Center Riverside Drive (20.4 km) and the Islamic Society of Mid Manhattan (18 km). In Queens, the Jamaica Muslim Center on JMC Way (19.2 km) and Masjid Ahlul Qur'aan Wa Sunnah in South Ozone Park (15 km) serve their communities. Further afield, mosques in Valley Stream, Westbury, New Hyde Park, and multiple locations in New Jersey—such as Paterson, Edison, Teaneck, Clifton, and Piscataway—extend the network of prayer spaces accessible to residents and visitors.

This wide distribution of mosques and Islamic centers across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, and New Jersey means that Muslims in Gravesend have access to a rich variety of religious and cultural institutions. Whether for daily prayers, Jumu'ah, or community events, the listed facilities offer options within reasonable travel distances. The presence of multiple mosques in central Brooklyn and Manhattan is particularly notable, providing strong support for Muslim life in the city. These listings are based on available mapped records and may not represent all existing prayer spaces, but they offer a practical starting point for finding local prayer places.

Check the address and distance of each mosque before visiting, as travel times may vary. Many listed mosques have contact details available; verify prayer times and Jumu'ah schedules directly. Note that some mosques may have separate entrances or facilities for women—confirm in advance. Parking and public transport options differ by location, so plan accordingly.