The Eastern Illinois Islamic Center, also known as EIIC, is a religious, not-for-profit organization affiliated with the Islamic Society of North America. EIIC is a not-for-profit organization which is registered under the Secretary of State in Illinois.

The purpose is to represent Islam and serve Muslims in Eastern Illinois. EIIC aims to provide coordination of local Muslim affairs, establish educational opportunities for local Muslims of all ages, foster a positive understanding of Islam in American society, and promote a spirit of brotherhood and equality and a commitment to justice.

The events organized by mosque volunteers serve the Muslim community of Eastern Illinois and the community of Charleston, IL at large. The Islamic Center seeks to promote a nurturing educational environment, a family-friendly social environment, interfaith events with the community at large, and social activism.

Our Islamic Center logo is inspired by the mosques in Istanbul, particularly, Sultan Ahmed Mosque (the first picture) and Hagia Sophia (the second picture).

Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, was built between 1609-1616. This elegant Ottoman mosque takes its name from the blue tiles used in its interior. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is first one of the two mosques in Turkey that has six minarets. The architect of the mosque was Sedefkar Mehmet Aga, one of the apprentices of Mimar Sinan.

Hagia Sophia is one of the most important monuments of the ancient world, the most spectacular religious building in Istanbul, also called as the 8th wonder of the world. Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century, Hagia Sophia, the Church of Holy Spirit, includes pagan pillars taken from Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis and precious mosaics of Christianity and Islam. The church was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman Conquest of Istanbul in 1453. Ottomans buttressed the edifice with architectural elements displaying Ottoman character.