Events

Come as you are.

Our calendar fills up each semester. Here’s what’s coming up, a look back at recent gatherings, and the weekly programs that run all year. Everyone is welcome. Times are Eastern (ET).

Coming up

Every Friday

Jumu’ah (Friday prayer)

: khutbah 2:15 PM, iqamah 2:30 PM, at the MSA Community Center (our masjid), 2001 Woodmar Dr, Houghton. Everyone is welcome.

See prayer times

New events are announced on Instagram first. Follow @msa.mtu on Instagram

Recent gatherings

Faith Fair

Our table at the 4th annual Faith Fair on the Campus Commons: questions about Islam, trivia, and dates to share, alongside faith groups from campus and town.

Thu, Oct 8 12–2 PM ET Campus Commons

Financial Literacy Workshop

“Credit & Your Financial Future”: a free workshop with Breakwater Federal Credit Union on building and protecting your credit, for MTU students and families.

Thu, Oct 8 5–6 PM ET MUB Alumni Lounge B

Festival of Nations

MSA cooked and served all day at the 37th Annual Festival of Nations: mandi, baklava, gulab jamun, and a dessert duo for the whole Keweenaw.

Sat, Sep 19 12–4 PM ET Dee Stadium

End of Summer Water Day

Games on the grass, a potluck under the pavilion where everyone brought something, and welcome boxes for our newcomers. One last summer day together.

Sat, Sep 12 Ray Kestner Waterfront Park

K-Day 2026

We welcomed new Huskies at Table 11 for Michigan Tech’s K-Day: free snacks, trivia, and great conversations. Everyone is welcome.

Fri, Sep 11 Chassell Centennial Park

Financial Life in the U.S. Workshop

Our Financial Literacy Series with Breakwater Federal Credit Union opened with a free, practical introduction to U.S. banking for students and families.

Thu, Sep 3 5 PM ET MUB Ballroom B1

Weekly & ongoing

Beyond our one-time events, these gatherings repeat through the year, most of them at the MSA Community Center, our masjid (2001 Woodmar Dr). New to MTU? Any of them is a good place to start.

  • Friday Sermon (Jumu’ah): every Friday at the Community Center. See the prayer times page for this week’s time.
  • Five daily prayers: prayed daily at the Community Center, in congregation when people are there.
  • Men’s & Ladies’ Halaqah: the brothers’ study circle meets weekly, Fridays after Maghrib at the Community Center; sisters, message us for the next date of the Ladies’ Halaqah.
  • Pickup soccer: Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 to 11 PM, at the SDC (Student Development Complex).
  • Sunday Children’s Madrasa: on pause for now. We’re working to bring back weekly Quran and Arabic for kids.
  • Ramadan community iftars: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Ramadan, with a Grand Iftar.

Have a question about an event, or want to suggest one? Get in touch, or follow @msa.mtu for the latest.