All Dulles Area Muslim Society

All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) is one of the largest mosques in the United States, located in Sterling, VA and serving 5000 Muslim families. ADAMS offers a wide variety of services. Some are of religious nature such as Islamic and Arabic classes, while others are of communal nature such as Boy and Girl Scout activities.[2][3]

All Dulles Area Muslim Society
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusnon-profit religious organization
Location
Location46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA 20164
Location in Virginia
Geographic coordinates39.00639°N 77.37936°W / 39.00639; -77.37936
Architecture
TypeMosque
Date established1983
Specifications
Capacity700+[1]
Dome(s)0
Minaret(s)0
Site area25,000 square feet
Website
www.adamscenter.org

The current Executive Director (for 14 year now) is Imam Mohamed Magid, a leading figure in the American Muslim community.[2]

References

  1. https://www.adamscenter.org/the-history-of-adams/
  2. Kaleem, Jaweed (30 June 2011). "Mohamed Magid: A Portrait Of An American Imam". Huffpost Religion. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  3. Goodstein, Laurie (20 September 2010). "Islam: Not in My Backyard?" (Vol. 143). Scholastic. The New York Times Upfront. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
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