بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Albany, New York
A welcoming Bosnian American community center — preserving our heritage, bringing people together, and serving the Capital Region. Home to a full gymnasium, event hall, cafeteria, and prayer space.
Welcome to our home.
The Association of Bosniaks in Albany is a vibrant community hub for Bosnian-Americans and neighbors across the Capital Region. Our community center is a place for gatherings, celebrations, education, sports, cultural events, prayer, and mutual support.
We celebrate the rich traditions of Bosnian culture and the warm hospitality that defines our heritage. Our doors are open to all who seek knowledge, community, and belonging.
Whether you're attending a cultural gathering, renting our hall for a celebration, or enrolling your children in our Sunday school — you'll find family here.
To serve as a spiritual, educational, and cultural center for the Bosnian-American community and all Muslims in the Albany Capital Region. We strive to preserve Bosnian heritage, foster religious education, provide social services, and promote interfaith dialogue.
To build a thriving, compassionate community where Bosnian traditions and Islamic values inspire generations. We envision a center that is a beacon of faith, knowledge, and unity — a place where heritage is celebrated, youth are empowered, and neighbors become family.
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ISNA calculation method · Albany, NY (42.65°N, 73.76°W)
A gathering place for the whole community. Host tournaments, weddings, receptions, and celebrations in our modern, welcoming facilities — with straightforward hourly rates.
Our largest space — one versatile hall for weddings, nikah ceremonies, receptions, community dinners, and celebrations, with full cafeteria seating for up to 170 guests.
A full-size gym for basketball and volleyball, youth leagues, practices, and community tournaments — regulation courts with spectator space.
📅 Community members receive priority scheduling. Rates are per rental; final details and
availability are confirmed by our events team — submit a request and we'll follow up.
Food & catering policy: all food must be provided by a licensed
catering vendor. Home-prepared food is not permitted, and our kitchen is not available for
renter or vendor use — caterers serve from the hall.
Already confirmed your date with our events team?
Membership sustains our community center and gives you a voice in its future. Members enjoy voting rights, priority venue booking, program discounts, and the barakah of supporting a growing community.
Choose the level you're able to support. Children who live at home but have finished school and are working are not covered by a family membership — they join as Singles.
📄 New members: please also complete the Membership Application. All dues are annual. Questions? Email us.
Dženaza (funeral) forms for local burial and for transferring a loved one to Bosnia and Herzegovina, plus membership and rental paperwork — all free to download.
What's happening in our community.
Your generous contributions help sustain our center, fund community programs, and support those in need. Jazakallahu Khairan.
One simple, secure checkout — choose the fund closest to your heart on the next step, from general operations and Zakat to our youth programs and the Muslim cemetery.
🔒 Secure giving by card (Clover), PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle · Prefer to mail a check? Make it payable to Association of Bosniaks, Watervliet, NY 12189.
Questions about membership, renting a space, or a funeral? We're here to help.