Havaz

You wouldn’t expect a mosque in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, but Havaz sits quietly on a tree-lined block just off Broadway. The neighborhood’s mix of old and new—early 20th-century brownstones alongside modern high-rises—makes it easy to miss tucked-away spots like this one. Unlike larger mosques downtown with packed courtyards, Havaz offers a more contained space; that can be a relief if you’re looking to step away from the neighborhood’s usual tourist flow without heading farther uptown.

It serves as a congregational site with weekday prayers, Friday sermons, and community gatherings that rotate seasonally. For event details, check their map listing. Visit at 21 W 71st St, New York, NY 10027; call *475-689-0112* for updates. Need directions? Head straight to their map listing.