Masjid Annur Islamic Center

Masjid Annur Islam Center in Sacramento, California is the largest mosque in the greater Sacramento area of Northern California.

Masjid Annur Islamic Center
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusnon-profit religious organization
Location
Location6990 65th St, Sacramento, CA 95823
Location in California
Geographic coordinates38.499689°N 121.439569°W / 38.499689; -121.439569
Architecture
TypeMosque
Date established1994
Specifications
Dome(s)0
Minaret(s)0
Website
Official Website

Description

The Masjid Annur Islam Center offers classes on the Arabic language, the Qur'an, Tajweed and holds events regularly throughout the year. Masjid Annur is also home to one of the only Islamic high schools in Northern California. It is also home to the Annur annual Islamic conference which brings Imams and Islamic scholars from all over the world for the 3 day event.

Al-Arqam Islamic School

The school, established in 1998, teaches grades ranging from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, and offers honors classes for its high school level students. Courses and lectures are held in Arabic and English throughout the year. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As of 2008, it was reported to have almost 300 students.[1]

History

Until 1982, Muslims in Sacramento area worshipped in an apartment.[2] In 1984, the community bought 1.34 acres (5,400 m2) of land to build their center upon.[2] Due to several problems such as growth and lack of parking, a decision was made to buy a two-story building sitting on approximately five acres.[2]

See also

References
  1. Islamic school turns 10. Year by year, grade by grade, it has grown to nearly 300 students, Sacramento Bee, April 10, 2008, Page G1
  2. "History - Masjid Annur". Masjid Annur Islamic Center. masjidannur.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2010.
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