ISSB News
Local news media occasionally features the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara.
Here are recent articles and videos either focusing on ISSB activities or composed by community members:
Santa Barbara County officially recognized April as National Arab American Heritage Month in Santa Barbara County!
Mukhtar Khan, cofounder of the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara accepted the resolution recognizing the contributions of Arab Americans to American society on behalf of the community in April 2022.
Mr. Khan, a former Gaucho, founded the Muslim Student Association at UCSB and worked for decades to establish the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara in Goleta, one of the oldest Muslim communities in all of California.
This is a momentous step towards acknowledging and celebrating the diversity of the American landscape.
“SBC encourages all residents to celebrate the rich culture and many achievements that the Arab American Community contributes to American Society.”
authored by Ala’ Khan
New Islamic Center opens in Goleta after nearly two decades of planning.
New Islamic Center opens in Goleta after nearly two decades of planning – KEYT
- Islamic Society’s Prayers Answered with Goleta Mosque.
Islamic Society’s Prayers Answered with Goleta Mosque – The Santa Barbara Independent - May 4th, 2017; Santa Barbara Independent; Jean Yamamura;
Goleta’s Islamic Center Hosts Thank-You Ceremony - April 30th, 2017; Noozhawk.com;
Islamic Society of Santa Barbara Holds ‘Giving Thanks’ Ceremony for Community’s Support of Mosque - February 20th, 2017; Los Angeles Times;
Massive fire erupts in Goleta building housing Santa Barbara Islamic Society - February 20th, 2017; Los Angeles Times;
Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze at Building that Houses Santa Barbara Islamic Society - February 20th, 2017; KEYT (KEY News); Tracy Lehr;
Islamic Center of Santa Barbara sets up Launch Good fundraising site - February 8th, 2017; independent.com; Alicia Briggs;
S.B. Assembles to Support Muslim and Immigrant Communities
- December 11th, 2015; noozhawk.com; Marty Jenkins;
Islamic Society of Santa Barbara and Interfaith Initiative to Lead NOT IN OUR NAME Vigil, Peace Walk - December 15th, 2015; KEYT (KEY News); Tracy Lehr;
Islamic Society Of Santa Barbara Hosts Peace Walk And Vigil - June 25th, 2015; noozhawk.com; Joshua Molina;
Revised Islamic Center Proposed for Goleta Wins Support of Design Review Board - April 20, 2013; KEYT (KEY News); John Palminteri;
Local Muslims reject terrorists - December 19th, 2013; independent.com; Lyz Hoffman;
Goleta Approves New Mosque - Oct. 24, 2012; Santa Barbara Independent; Catherine Lafuente;
S.B. Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha - September 23rd, 2012; edhat.com; Edhat subscriber;
Proposed Mosque – Question & Answer - Sep. 28, 2012; KEYT (KEY News); Shirin Rajaee;
Plans for a New Mosque and Community Center - Sep. 19, 2012; Santa Barbara Independent; Afaf Turjomam;
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