Islamic Center of Daejeon

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).

Background

Dec. 2006, with the help of Korean Muslim Federation(KMF) and donations of the Muslims in the city, the ICD was established inside a rented floor in Kung-Dong, Yuseong-gu.
29 Dec. 2006, The first Eid prayer of Eid-ul-fitr was offered.
Jan. 2007, First Adhoc Volunteer Council was formed, and Presidential Elections were held.
Jan. 2007, The Constitution of ICD was promulgated.
Jan. 2007, Saturday Islamic Study Circle was established.
Jun. 2007, Official inauguration by KMF and ambassadors of Muslim countries.
Jan. 2008, Availability of Halal meat in ICD.
Jun. 2008, Availability of all types of Halal food in ICD.
Jul. 2009, 1st Constitutional Amendment was promulgated.
Aug. 2009, Second Adhoc Volunteer Council was formed, and Presidential Elections were held.
27 Sep. 2009, The Branch of ICD was established inside a rented floor in downtown of Daejeon by Indonesian Muslim Community (IMNIDA)
Dec. 2009, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Constitutional Amendments were promulgated.
Aug. 2010, Islamic School for Muslim Children was established.
Dec. 2010, Third Adhoc Volunteer Council was formed, and Presidential Elections were held.
Dec. 2010, 5th, 6th & 7th Amendments to ICD Constitution were promulgated.
May. 2011, With the help of Al-Huda Islamic Society (Registered), the contract for Permanent Masjid building was signed.
Oct. 2011, The full payment was made for the Islamic Center Building.
Dec. 2011, The Phase 1 renovations including full renovation of basement, and temporary renovation of Second and Third Floor was done.
Dec. 2011, On the completion of phase 1 renovations, on 12 December, the Islamic Center moved to the permanent Building

Activities

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

President (Ameer of the Islamic Center )

Secretary General (Managerial Superintendent of the Islamic Center )

Finance Committee (Running the rented mosque, Gathering donations for permanent mosque etc.)

Dawa Committee(Daily Prayers, Juma Prayers, Ramadan Tarawih Prayers, Etikaf (إعتكاف),Weekend Dars, Library, Monthly Night, Yearly Convention, Welcome/Farewell Parties, Ramadan Iftars, Arabic Lessons, Weekend Football)

Service Committee (Management and Maintenance of the Masjid & Entertainment at Events)

Halal Food Service (Provision of Halal Food to the Muslim Community in Daejeon)

Future

The ICD has procured the permanent venue for masjid permanent mosque in Daejeon, but the renovation process needs to generate funds.

Islamic Center of Daejeon

Background

Activities

Future

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