Masjid Annur Islamic Center

Masjid Annur Islamic Center
Basic information
Location	Sacramento, California
Geographic coordinates	38°29′58″N 121°26′21″W / 38.49944°N 121.43917°WCoordinates: 38°29′58″N 121°26′21″W / 38.49944°N 121.43917°W
Affiliation	Muslim
State	California
Region	US
Status	Active
Website	www.masjidannur.com
Architectural description
Architectural type	Industrial complex
Groundbreaking	1982
Minaret height	Non existent

Masjid Annur Islam Center in Sacramento, California is the largest mosque in the greater Sacramento area of Northern California.

Description

The Masjid Annur Islam Center offers classes on the Arabic language, the Qur'an, Tajweed and holds events regularly throughout the year. Masjid Annur is also home to one of the only Islamic high schools in Northern California. It is also home to the Annur annual Islamic conference which brings Imam's and Islamic scholars from all over the world for the 3 day event.

Al-Arqam Islamic School

The school, established in 1998, teaches grades ranging from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, and offers honors classes for its high school level students. alarqamislamicschool.org Courses and lectures are held in Arabic and English throughout the year. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. As of 2008, it was reported to have almost 300 students.^[1]

History

Until 1982, Muslims in Sacramento area worshipped in an apartment.^[2] In 1984, the community bought 1.34 acres (5,400 m²) of land to build their center upon.^[2] Due to several problems such as growth and lack of parking, a decision was made to buy a two-story building sitting on approximately five acres.^[2]

References

1. Islamic school turns 10. Year by year, grade by grade, it has grown to nearly 300 students, Sacramento Bee, April 10, 2008, Page G1
2. "History - Masjid Annur". Masjid Annur Islamic Center. masjidannur.com. Retrieved 26 June 2010.

External links

• Masjid Annur Islamic Center, official website

Al-Arqam Islamic School