Facilities Rental

General Rules for Rentals

• Rental is at the sole discretion of the ISCC Board.
• No notices or invitations may be made until the Board confirms approval.
• Applications must be emailed to isccpaboard@yahoo.com.
• A reply will be given within 2 weeks.
• No alcohol, music, or dancing is permitted on ISCC property.
• Businesses or professionals for profit are not eligible to rent.
• Security is the responsibility of the event organizers.
• Certificate of Insurance is required. Renters must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) Naming the Islamic Society of Chester County as an additional insured for the event date. The certificate must show a minimum of $500,000 in liability coverage. The hall cannot be Rented without this certificate
• Deposit: $500 due at application.
• Payment: Full amount due 4 weeks prior to the event.
• Cancellation: Within 15 days of event = $500 cancellation fee.

Multipurpose Hall Details

Approved Uses

• Interfaith meetings
• Educational seminars
• Graduation events
• Iftars
• Weddings, Nikkah, receptions

Included Areas

• Multipurpose Hall
• Kitchen (limited use)
• RestroomsHours of Availability

Hours of Availability

• The hall is available for events between 2:00 PM and 11:00 PM. The rental period includes both the event, setup and cleanup.
• Not available Sundays, 10 AM – 1 PM (Sunday School hours).
• Activities must pause during prayer times.

Hall Usage Rules

• Serving of food is permitted (within guidelines).
• Damage Deposit: Refundable if no damage and cleanup is completed.
• Flyers require advance board approval (no posters/banners).
• Decorations:
  • Only free-standing allowed (nothing on walls/ceilings).
  • No confetti or glitter.
  • Must be removed post-event, or damage fee applies.

• Media:
  • Requires specific ISCC approval.
  • No photography/videography during prayers or private activities.

• Access restricted to rented areas only.

Kitchen & Catering Rules

• Kitchen may not be used for cooking.
• Refrigerator use limited to pre-approved items (e.g., cake, bottled water).
• All caterers must have a valid state license.
• All leftover food, utensils, and dishes must be removed after the event.

Setup, Cleanup & Equipment

• Included: Tables, chairs, food racks and serving spoons.
• Not included: Foil trays, burners, tablecloths, paper products, cutlery, decorations.
• Renter is responsible for:
  • Setup and breakdown of all tables, chairs, and equipment.
  • Removing trash to the dumpster.
  • Vacuuming and cleaning event areas.
  • Removing all personal items, food, and supplies.
• No food should be left in the fridge. And left overs in the fridge will result in deduction of deposit

ITEMS TO BRING FOR AN EVENT IN THE HALL

• Foil Trays to heat food
• Burners
• Table Covers
• Plates
• Bowls
• Spoons
• Forks
• Trash Bags (30 Gallon size)
• Napkins
• Foil Wrap
• Take out boxes or ziploc bags
• Food
• Water

Weddings & Nikaah

• Professional decorators may be used if they follow ISCC guidelines.
• Bride/Grrom chairs, sofas and other setup in the Event Hall must be arranged through decorators.

Nikaah Process

• Prayer Hall fee: $250 for Nikaah
• Imam fee: $250 for Nikaah
• Nikaah involves signing of the marriage certificate and agreeing upon the Haq-Mahr
• Bride and sisters from both families should sit in the sisters area where the bride’s Nikaah will be performed by the Wali and two witnesses
• Groom’s Nikaah will then be performaned in the men’s prayer area by the Imam
• A joint Nikaah with brothers and sisters in the main prayer hall is not permissible

* Tables and chairs set up as well as pick up in the Events hall can be added for an additional cost of $250.

Picnic area

• The picnic area is available for such activities as permitted by ISCC: Picnics, community gatherings, fishing, barbequing.• Rental is at the sole discretion of the ISCC Board, no notices or invitations should be made until board confirms the rental, all applications will be considered and a reply given within 2 weeks.
• Duration of rental includes set up and clean up time, any extension to that time will incur further fees.
• The area should be cleaned of trash, all personal property should be removed and the place left with no property damage.
• No utensils, chairs, tables are provided by ISCC, other than the outdoor furniture which is already present at the site.
• No dance/music/alcohol is permitted at the picnic area or on any part of ISCC property.
• There is a flat fee of $50 for the picnic area

Application Form