Congratulations to the Indochinese Islamic Center!

Congratulations to the Indochinese Islamic Center on celebrating their 30-year-anniversary!

We, at The Cambodian Family, want to acknowledge the history and culture of our community. The Cham Muslim is a unique group in the Cambodian community of Santa Ana. In the early 1980’s, approximately fifteen ethnic Cham Muslim families arrive in Santa Ana after escaping from the Killing Fields in Cambodia during 1975-1979.

Following the arrival, the first Musallah (prayer hall) was established to bring together families, perform prayers, educate one anoither, and estbalish a community among fellow Muslims in the area. The first Musallah was a one bredroom aprarment on Minnie Street. They now own a condo in the Bishop Manor community where students can attend Islamic schools on the weekend and community members can come to pray.

Pictures from the Event:

ICIC 30 Year Anniversary Tribute

Youth Spoken Word – Hatefas Yop

Cham Folklore Repertoire – Ladies of the ICIC