Anniston Islamic Center and its Masjid Al-Nur were established as a non-profit organization. The Center serves the religious, educational and social needs of the Muslim community in Calhoun County, surrounding counties and the broader Northeast Alabama region. The Center is managed by a multicultural body of volunteers. Anniston Islamic Center is located approximately 65 miles East of Birmingham, Alabama and 90 miles West of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The mission of the Anniston Islamic Center is to serve the Muslim community, in conjunction with promoting brotherhood, peace and family values. The operational philosophy of the Center is based on the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (salallahu alaihi wa salam).