An-Noor Mosque (Guam)

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An-Noor Mosque
Religion
Affiliation Islam
Branch/tradition Sunni
Location
Location Mangilao, Guam
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Shown within Guam
Geographic coordinates 13°26′41.7″N144°48′29.1″E / 13.444917°N 144.808083°E / 13.444917; 144.808083
Architecture
Type mosque
Date established2000

The An-Noor Mosque is a mosque in Mangilao, Guam.

History

The construction of the mosque started in 1997. [1] It was then finished and opened in 2000 to become the only mosque on the island. [2]

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Activities

The mosque regularly holds five daily prayers, Friday prayers, Also known as (Jumu’aa) evening classes and community gatherings. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Muslim Association of Guam". Guampedia. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  2. "EXCLUSIVE: Arabs in Guam in the face of North Korea's threat". Alarabiya News. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2021.