ICEP History

The Islamic Center of El Paso, established in 1982, is the main source of religious and social stimult for area Muslims. With an estimated 3000 Muslims in the El Paso region, the Islamic Center of El Paso has seen a steady increase in tis members ove the past several years. Coupled with the pleasant weather conditions, area schools, (UTEP and Texas Tech) and a city that has shown its tolerance and understanding to the different religions fo the world; the Islamic Center of El Paso expects its membership to continue with its rapid growth.

In addition to the residents of the city of El Paso the Islamic Center of El Paso plays host to the military personnel stationed at Fort Bliss and Biggs Army Air Field located in Central El Paso. In the past ICEP has seen soldiers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait (just to name a few) take advantage of the programs and activities offered at the Islamic Center of El Paso.

With this in mind, the completion of an eleven year construction project is just in time. The Islamic Center of El Paso calls its new 16,000 square foot facility, located on nearly 5 acres in West El Paso, home. This after more than 20 years of worship in a converted house in Downtown El Paso's Historic Rio Grande District. The new facility marks the beginning of a new stage for area Muslims; as well as our El Paso neighbors, as ICEP plans to have several programs to educate the community on Islam and Muslims.

Links for El Paso

www.elpasotexas.gov www.co.el-paso.tx.us

www.elpasocvb.com www.guestlife.com/elpaso

www.elpaso.org

www.yahoo.com

Links for El Paso Schools and Universities

www.ttuhsc.edu/elpaso www.utep.edu

www.texastech.edu www.episd.org

www.yisd.net www.sisd.net