The IAFL believes in engaging with the wider Finger Lakes community and readily contributes to local and national press. ​

“Public gathering a call to action, memoriam for Palestinians killed in Gaza”, Ithaca Voice, May 16, 2018. [link] [pdf]

“Local organizations raise awareness on crisis in Myanmar”, My Twin Tiers, Oct., 2017. [link] [pdf]

Najeeb Rehman, “Your turn: What Ramadan is all about”, Star Gazette, May 17, 2018. [link] [pdf]

Najeeb Rehman, “Courageous people needed in times of divide”, Star Gazette, Jun. 18, 2017. [link] [pdf]


Emily Burkhard, “Local Residents, Officials React to Travel Ban”, My Twin Tiers, Jan. 31, 2017. [link]


“Local Muslims React To New Syria and Iraq Travel Requirements”, My Twin Tiers, 2017. [link]


“Local Man Attends Pope’s Multi Religious Gathering”, My Twin Tiers, 2017. [link]



Najeeb Rehman, “Islamic Association condemns Orlando shootings”, Star Gazette, Jun. 13, 2016. [link] [pdf]


Jeff Murray, “Local Muslims honor Muhammad Ali”, Star Gazette, Jun. 10, 2016. [link] [pdf]



G. Jeffrey Aaron, “Islamic Association plans to build new Big Flats mosque”, Star Gazette, Dec. 17, 2014. [link] [pdf]



“The Muslim faith: We are no different”, Star Gazette, Jul. 5, 2006. [pdf]



“A small but influential community”, Star Gazette, May 7, 2006. [pdf]



“Festival brings Muslims together”, Start Gazette, Jan. 22, 2005. [pdf]




“Area program aims to help Christians, Muslims, connect”, Star Gazette, Jan. 15, 2005. [pdf]



“Local Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan”, Star Gazette, Nov. 15, 2004. [pdf]

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Welcome to Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes

The Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes (IAFL) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization that serves the Muslim community of the greater Finger Lakes region within the Southern Tier in NY state, including, but not limited to, Horseheads, Big Flats, Corning, Elmira and other areas.
IAFL seeks to provide an amiable atmosphere to the Muslims of the area for regular prayers, and other activities associated with the Muslim calendar. IAFL also seeks to build relationships with communities of other faiths in the Finger Lakes region. We aspire to be an inclusive place that is open to peoples of all faiths. For any interfaith or collaborative activities, please click on Contact us.

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