The Islamic Centre of Southwest Ontario is a non-profit, religious charitable organization (registration # 897762696). It was established in 1994 by 8 founding families as the second Islamic institution in London, Ontario, Canada. London's Muslim Community is estimated at 30,000 people whose roots can be traced to over 40 countries and speak over a dozen languages. While many in our community are immigrants from around the world, London's first Muslims arrived as early as the late 1800's, the majority of which are second, third and fourth generation indigenous Canadian Muslims.