Friday Congregational Prayer

Jumuah Services in Washington DC Metro Area

Many Federal employees have established active Friday services within their offices to accommodate Muslim colleagues and avoid excessive disruptions during the work day. To help establish an employee resource group to build community and organize communal services at your Federal agency, learn more here.

The following are selected Friday Jumuah prayer services available near most government buildings. Information current as of 4/2/2025

George Washington University (1:15pm)

GWU Student Center, Room 406
800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC‎ 20037
Contact: education@gwmsa.com

Georgetown University (1:30pm)

Bulldog Alley, Leavy Center Main Floor
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW (37th Street & O St)
Washington, DC‎ 20057

U.S. Capitol Building (12:30pm)

*Congressional Staffers and Guests Only - Contact MAPS to coordinate escort*

Room HC-5, First St. SE, Washington, DC 20004

A valid government ID (e.g. driver's license) is required for entry. Inform the guard where you are headed, they are familiar with “Muslim Friday Prayer” and will give you directions to the service.

Islamic Center on Massachusetts Avenue (12:30 PM EST, 1:30pm EDT)

2551 Mass Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Contact: (202) 332-8343

Center DC (1:00pm & 2:00pm)

1426 9th St NW Suite 100, Washington, DC 20001

Due to space limitations, registration is required to attend. RSVP for Jummah and other Center DC events at https://centerdc.churchcenter.com/registrations

The Church of the Epiphany (1:00pm)

1317 G St., NW, Washington, DC 20005

In the basement of the church (towards 14th St). Located two blocks from Metro Center – This Jumuah prayer serves the downtown working community. It is hosted in the Church of the Epiphany, the only church on G street between 13 and 14 streets.

Islamic Center of America (1:30pm)

900 4th St., SW, Washington, DC 20024

Entrance is located on the I Street side. In the basement of “Christ United Methodist Church” Located roughly two blocks from the Waterfront Metro Station– This jummah prayer serves the SW working community. It is hosted in the basement of the Christ United Methodist Church right by Southwest Library. Contact: (202) 437-1295.

IMAAM Center in Silver Spring (12:15pm & 1:30pm)

9100 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Located blocks from the center of downtown Silver Spring, this mosque and community center is also close to several Federal buildings in or around Silver Spring. Contact (240) 233-6967

McLean Islamic Center (11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm EST)

8800 Jarrett Valley Drive,Vienna, VA 22182