Who We Are
The Islamic Center of Greater Attleboro, also known as 'Masjid Yaseen' (TICGA) is an independent, 501 C3 organization. Its function is to practice and propagate Islam in the United States by providing religious, educational and recreational facilities for members of the Center and Public at large.
Masjid Yaseen is located in Attleboro, MA. It is located in downtown Attleboro, across from The Capron Park. This Masjid serves as both a Masjid and a Community Center catering to all Muslims of the greater Attleboro area and the community at large.
Our community is as diverse as the United States itself, with individuals from all continents and all walks of life. It has grown to encompass thousands of community members from converts to multi-generational families. Our center is open every day of the year and serves as a place of worship for 5 daily Muslim Prayers including Jummah and Taraweeh. It's a place of gathering, a hub for community events, interfaith dialogue, and a cultural resource. We welcome visitors of all faiths and are open to anyone who wants to learn about our religion and our ever-growing community.
Masjid Yaseen is located at 272 County Street
Why Move to Attleboro?
Low Cost of Living
Attleboro offers a more affordable lifestyle compared to many parts of Massachusetts, with median single-family home prices around $482,500—below the state median of $628,888 and far more accessible than Boston’s $889,500 Homes.com. While certain cost-of-living estimates vary, and housing expenses may be higher than the national average, these home prices still represent a strong value in the regional context
Proximity to Islamic Schools
While Attleboro itself offers strong public and private school options—including Attleboro Public Schools —Islamic school options are more readily accessible in nearby Providence and Boston areas. Attleboro’s excellent transport links make those schools easily reachable by train, offering convenient educational choices close to home.
Al-Noor Academy: 16 min drive
Proximity to Boston and Providence
Perfectly situated in the Providence metropolitan area and a short train ride from Boston, Attleboro provides seamless access to two major urban centers
Ave Drive to Boston: 40 min
Ave Drive to Providence: 15 min
Low Crime Rate
Residents enjoy a safer environment here: Attleboro’s violent crime and property crime rates are significantly lower than national averages—violent crime at 117 incidents versus a national 214, and property crime at 517 versus 1,109 per equivalent population
Diversity
Attleboro hosts a growing, diverse community: roughly 13.1% of residents are foreign-born, close to the national average. The Muslim community of Attleboro is intensely diverse with Muslims from India/Pakistan, East and West Africa, North Africa, Syria and Indigenous.
Train Line
Commuters benefit from two MBTA commuter-rail stations in Attleboro—one downtown and one in South Attleboro—making travel into Boston or Providence super convenient. The downtown station sees an average of 1,547 weekday riders, making it one of the busiest MBTA stations outside Boston
Cost of Ticket to Boston: $11
Cost of Daily Parking in Boston: $40-$60