| Islamic Center of Central Missouri | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | non-profit religious organization |
| Leadership | President: Fu'ad Khaleel |
| Location | |
| Location | 201 S. Fifth St., Columbia, Missouri 65201 |
  Location in Missouri | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°56′57″N 92°19′56″W / 38.9493°N 92.3321°W / 38.9493; -92.3321 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1983 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
Islamic Center of Central Missouri is a mosque located in Columbia, Missouri. Established in 1983, it is the first Islamic center in the state of Missouri.
Events
Friday Sermons
Friday sermons,(khuṭbah) (lit. narration) are held every week from 12 to 12:45pm and 1-2pm. Khatib at this Islamic Center is usually a member of the local Muslim community. Sometimes national Muslim speakers are also invited. Prominent khateebs who have spoken at the Islamic Center include Suhaib Webb.
Open House
Every Spring, the mosque holds an open house where followers of other faiths are invited to visit the center, learn more about Islam and ask questions about the faith and its tenets. Free mediterranean food, appetizers, dessert and refreshments are provided to visitors. Visitors can also pick up free reading material on Islam and the Muslim faith.
Eid Prayers
Eid ul-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayer ceremonies are held every year. The Eid-Al-Adha prayers in November 2010 were attended by about 750 Muslims from the Columbia area.
See also
References
- Long, Jennifer (1 June 2012). "Islamic Center Works for Understanding". KOMU. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- "Voice of an American Muslim". Suhaib Webb. Archived from the original on 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2012-05-20.
- "islamic-center-sponsors-open-house". The Maneater. April 19, 2005. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- "islamic-center-holds-open-house". Columbia Missourian. April 20, 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- Assouad, Grace (April 20, 2007). "islamic-center-hold-its-annual-open-house". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- "eid-al-fitr-marks-end-ramadan". Columbia Missourian. September 9, 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- "mso-islamic-center-central-missouri-celebrate-eid-". The Maneater. November 19, 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
