In 1977, a small group of Muslim students at the University of Texas at Austin came together with a shared vision, and from their efforts, Nueces Mosque was born—the first masjid in Austin. Over the past 45 years, it has become more than just a place of worship; it’s been a home away from home for thousands of students, helping them forge deep and lasting connections with their faith, their identity, and one another. Generations have passed through its doors, each leaving with memories and bonds that continue to shape their lives and strengthen the community.

The Nueces Mosque Reconstruction Project aims to address the needs of the rapidly growing Muslim student community at UT Austin by replacing the current deteriorating 100-year-old facility with a modern state-of-the-art facility to accommodate the community’s current and future needs. Our vision is a self-sustaining institution that serves as a beacon of Islam in the heart of Texas and a spiritual sanctuary for college students and young professionals.