One of Ottawa's most popular Muslim prayer spaces has turned to the community for help.

Islam Care Centre, commonly referred to as the Da'wah Centre, is appealing for funding to demolish its present, dilapidated premises and build a modern structure to meet the community's growing needs.

The ICC is unique among Muslim organizations in Ottawa because of its location in the heart of the city.  Situated at 312 Lisgar St., the centre offers a prayer area and a library that serves Muslim men and women working or living in the downtown core, visitors to Ottawa, diplomats and non-Muslims wishing to learn about Islam.