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For the longest time I had only known about the Mother Mosque by way of signs around the city identifying that the mosque is a historic site. I met the local mosque minister and was invited in to chat and tour the building.
This is a building that both locals and visitors might add to their local bucket list. This mosque has deep historical value within the Cedar Rapids area. I certainly sensed the age of the building while walking through, and the local Muslim community has worked hard to keep its history alive. The basement level is used for classes, meetings, and hanging out. There are numerous articles clipped from The Gazette highlighting the people behind the building. And of course, the mosque was hit hard by the 2008 flood, which is an important part of its overall history.
The main level is primarily a place of worship. As one who is not Muslim, I was honored to be welcomed in to view a place that it endearing within the Muslim fold. I hold an appreciation for a building that is not simply a museum, but is also used by this community.
If the Mother Mosque is not on your local bucket list, add it! If its already on your list and unchecked, move it to toward the top of your list. It will be well...
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I helped clean out this building in 2008 when it flooded. People from all backgrounds and faiths came together to help. This is a place of peaceful gathering. A little celebrated gem in Cedar Rapids, a piece of history. The first official mosque in America.
It’s been a while since I’ve been inside. I have faint memories of the inside on a rare occasion I was there as a child. I’d like to see it...
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important to visit as a historical site of where many things began, including humble start of Muslims. For me the most important part was the neighborhood, who were mostly lower class houses, not bothered by this mosque (some thought it was a "business" as they told a friend of mine) because there is little activity in...
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