The Islamic Center of Irvine was founded by the local Muslim community in the city of Irvine, California on August 28, 2004. One of the largest Muslim congregations in California, an estimated 5,000 worshipers attend their weekly programs. Offering a variety of services from youth programs to senior workshops to interfaith sports activities, it is a widely respected cultural center in the Orange County. Its ideal location in the city of Irvine makes it one of the most expensive buildings in Orange County. Partnered with the Islamic Society of Orange County in nearby Garden Grove, the Orange County Islamic Foundation in Mission Viejo, and the Islamic Institute of Orange County in Anaheim, Orange County and Southern California have the most Muslims in the United States. The center has also teamed up with various churches and recently signed a friendship pact and held an event with Saddleback Church, one of the largest churches in the country.
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