Our History The Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC) was founded in 2009. We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit place of worship located in Afton, MN, and serve as a major center of gathering for the Muslim community living in the Eastern suburbs of Minneapolis/St.Paul, Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. We serve over 500 families. Our Mission The Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC) will unify, support and nurture the East Metro Muslim community by offering high-quality services to engage, educate and mobilize the community. The Center will provide Islamic resources and education to sustain our community and to promote and encourage community participation, service, activism and inter-faith harmony. To this end, the Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center will provide physical, mental and spiritual benefit for the entire Twin Cities community.