First Hijra Muslim Community Center

The First Hijrah Foundation is a community based organization that was established in 1986 by Ethiopian Muslims residing in Washington Metro area. Initially, it was named the Foundation of Ethiopian Muslims in North America [FEMNA]. Based on the above historical connection of Ethiopia to Islam and to enliven the history, in 1995 the name changed to the First Hijrah Foundation [FHF].

Among the goals FHF was formed on is to seeks and promote and preserve the Islamic heritage; the cultural and social values of the First Hijrah community in order to foster the Islamic principles of brotherhood, equality, mutual assistance and teachings of peace, love and justice.

FHF develops and maintains positive relations between its members and other local Muslim communities, as well as regional and national organizations; establishes and maintains positive relations with the local and regional non-Muslim community and acts upon humanitarian causes and advocate for human right issues of Ethiopian Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

The First Hijrah Foundation is a non-profit, non-political, humanitarian Islamic organization established by a community of Ethiopian Muslims in North America in order to advance and protect the Islamic way of life as well as safeguard the interests of Ethiopian Muslims around the world.

4324 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011
Tel: 7039330501
Website: http://firsthijrah.org

Accessibility

• No Wheelchair accessible entrance

Amenities

• Restroom