Islamic Foundation
For the research institute in Leicestershire, see the Islamic Foundation.
| Islamic Foundation | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location | Villa Park, Illinois, United States |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°52′04″N 87°59′09″W / 41.867913°N 87.985876°WCoordinates: 41°52′04″N 87°59′09″W / 41.867913°N 87.985876°W |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Website |
islamicfoundation |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1998 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
Islamic Foundation is a mosque located in Villa Park, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and was one of the largest mosques in America upon its completion. The mosque is connected to Islamic Foundation School, with which it is affiliated.
History
The organization that runs the mosque was founded in 1974, when it was registered with the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization. Through the organization, Islamic Foundation School would be established in 1988. By 1995, the local community had raised enough money to begin the construction of a full mosque as part of the school. The mosque was completed in 1998 at a cost of $3.6 million.[1]
See also
- List of Mosques in Illinois
- Islam in the United States
- Islamic Architecture
- List of Mosques
References
- ↑ "About Us". Retrieved 9 July 2013.