About Masjid Al Hijrah

The Caribbean-American Islamic Association Inc. (C.A.I.A.)  d.b.a  Masjid Al Hijrah is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), non-political, religious organization.

The main purpose of this center is provide a place of worship and religious education for Muslims and those desirous to learn of Islam who live in the South Florida area.

The religious facility is currently located at Miramar, Florida.

Our Mission

"There comes a time when those who know must educate, when those who have must give, when those with vision must inspire and when those who care must lead."

To be a beacon in our community and the world at large, to act as agents of change where there is misunderstanding and to promote peace and goodwill among all people.

Our Story

In the early 1990's a group of brothers and sisterswho had recently migrated from the
Caribbean, formed themselves into a Jammat to maintain the customs and practices they were used to back at home.  They had a dream of a community conducting Islamic activities, prayer in congregation, Islamic classes, functions and other family events.  This also included reaching out and extending hospitality and acceptance to all.  Initially this group met at members' residences, then moved to a shed, next to a rental property and eventually they were blessed with the purchase of the current facility.  The membership grew leading to the incorporation of the organization in January 1992 under the name of the Caribbean American Islamic Association Inc. (C.A.I.A.).  The current facility d.b.a Masjid Al-Hijrah was purchased on January 10th 2000.