| Islamic Center of Central Missouri | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | non-profitreligious organization |
| Leadership | President: Fu'ad Khaleel |
| Location | |
| Location | 201 S. Fifth St.,Columbia, Missouri 65201 |
  Location in Missouri | |
| Coordinates | 38°56′57″N92°19′56″W / 38.9493°N 92.3321°W /38.9493; -92.3321 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Established | 1983 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
Islamic Center of Central Missouri is amosque located inColumbia, Missouri.[1] Established in 1983, it is the first Islamic center in the state of Missouri.
Fridaysermons,(khuṭbah) (lit. narration) are held every week from 12 to 12:45pm and 1-2pm.Khatib at this Islamic Center is usually a member of the local Muslim community. Sometimes national Muslim speakers are also invited. Prominent khateebs who have spoken at the Islamic Center includeSuhaib Webb.[2]
Every Spring,[3] the mosque holds an open house where followers of other faiths are invited to visit the center, learn more about Islam and ask questions about the faith and its tenets.[4] Free mediterranean food, appetizers, dessert and refreshments are provided to visitors. Visitors can also pick up free reading material on Islam and the Muslim faith.[5]
Eid ul-Fitr andEid al-Adha prayer ceremonies are held every year.[6] The Eid-Al-Adha prayers in November 2010 were attended by about 750[7] Muslims from the Columbia area.
