Philly Mosque
| Philly Mosque | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
| Mosque | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
  Location of the mosque in Philadelphia | |
| Coordinates | 39°59′53.0″N 75°09′05.2″W / 39.998056°N 75.151444°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Rich Olaya |
| Type | mosque |
| Groundbreaking | 2013 |
| Completed | 2018 |
Construction cost | US$7 million |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 700 worshipers |
| Interior area | 21,400 square feet (1,990 m2) |
| Dome | One |
| Minaret | One |
Minaret height | 55 feet (17 m) |
| Website | |
| www | |
The Bait Ul Aafiyat mosque, more commonly known as the Philly Mosque, or the North Philly Mosque, is a large mosque in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.
History
The construction of the mosque began with fundraising efforts since 2003. Later a vacant land where the mosque currently stands today was purchased in 2007. The land used to be a tire dumping ground. Construction work of the mosque began in 2013.[1] The mosque was officially opened on October 19, 2018 after it was constructed with a cost of US$7 million.[2]
Architecture
The mosque was constructed with traditional Islamic architectural style and consists of a 55-foot (17 m) high minaret. It was designed by Rich Olaya of Olaya Studio.[2][3] The building consists of 3 floors and it covers an area of 21,400 square feet (1,990 m2). The basement consists of commercial kitchen, the middle floor consists of accommodation rooms and the top floor consists of library and offices. The prayer hall of the mosque spans over an area of 5,000 square feet (460 m2), which are divided into two for male and female, with a combined number that it can accommodate of 700 worshipers.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "The Philadelphia Mosque Inauguration". Khalifatul Masih V. 19 October 2018. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ a b Newhouse, Sam (23 October 2018). "Ahmaddiya Muslims open new mosque in North Philadelphia". Philly Metro. Archived from the original on 27 October 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
- ^ Saffron, Inga (1 December 2018). "Philadelphia Muslims make a statement with opening of new mosque". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
External links
Content Disclaimer
Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.
- The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
- There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
- It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
- Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
- Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.