Islamic Center of Daejeon

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Islamic Center of Daejeon (ICD; Hangul: 대전 이슬람 센터) was established in December 2006 and located in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea. It lies in the midst of a triangle containing Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Information and Communication University (ICU) and Chungnam National University (CNU).

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[edit] Background

  • December 2006, with the help of Korean Muslim Federation(KMF) and donations of the Muslims in the city, the ICD was established inside a rented apartment in Kung-Dong, Yuseong-gu.
  • 29 December 2006, the first Eid prayer of Eid-ul-fitr was offered.
  • June 2007, Official inauguration by KMF and ambassadors of Muslim countries.
  • Jan. 2008, Availability of Halal meat in ICD.

[edit] Activities

The management of ICD is divided into sub-committees. Some tasks carried out by these committees are

  • Community Services
  • Dawa & Worship activities(Daily Prayers, Juma Prayers, Ramadan Tarawih Prayers, Etikaf (إعتكاف),Weekend Dars, Library)
  • Community activities(Monthly Night, Yearly Convention, Welcome/Farewell Parties, Ramadan Iftars, Arabic Lessons, Weekend Football)

[edit] Future

The ICD plans to build a permanent mosque in Daejeon, the construction of whom would be started at the end of 2008.

[edit] External links

[edit] See also

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