History
The Ar-Razzaq Islamic Center was established in 1958 as "Mohammed's Mosque No. 34", a Nation of Islam affiliated mosque, originating from the large African-American Muslim community in the area. [3] The mosque's name was changed in 1972. [2]
In 1963 while James Baldwin, the civil rights activist, was on a lecture tour of North Carolina with Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), a photo was taken of him standing outside of the old storefront. [3]
Between June 2018 to August 2018, an exhibit was open at the Museum of Durham History, featuring curated photos, oral histories, and keepsakes. Lectures and food markets were also hosted. [4] The mosque had several programs provide humanitarian works, such as a "Clean-Up Squad" that would sweep the streets, and a restaurant (known as the "Shabazz Restaurant") to provide free lunches to children. [3]
Another exhibit in the Jerry and Bruce Chappell Family Gallery in the Perkins Library at Duke University was open between July 29, 2022 – December 12, 2022. [1] It was reportedly created to "highlight the importance and history of African-American Muslims in Durham's West End neighborhood", as well as displayed information about early presence of Muslims in the Americas. [5]
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