With its distinct box-shaped oriental motif, TARIC makes an unusual and highly visible landmark in the city of Toronto, primarily due to its location near the busy multi-level Hwy 401/Hwy 400 interchange.

The building of TARIC was originally conceived after securing a grant from the World Islamic Call Society, following which purchase of 2.2 acres (0.89 ha) was completed in 1977.

With a full-time imam, weekend classes on Arabic and the basics of Islam are taught, as well as dawah programs and dialogue with local community and neighbourhood organizations.

According to the Gulf Weekly, "..The TARIC Islamic Centre, probably the most vibrant and effective in reaching out to non-Muslims is, perhaps the premier Muslim outfit in Metropolitan Toronto.

"[3] A large number of programmes are carried out at the Centre, including, Adult Tarbiya class on Sundays, Arabic language classes, A marriage introduction service, Marriage and family counseling, Conducting marriages and funerals, An Islamic bookstore, Interfaith dialogue, Dawa programmes for non Muslims, Mosque visits, Political and social awareness programmes, Seminars on Islamic and secular subjects, Family nights, Summer camps, Weekly youth activities, and other Women’s programmes as well.