All Dulles Area Muslim Society
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All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) is one of the largest mosques in the United States, located in Sterling, VA and serving 5000 Muslim families.[citation needed] ADAMS offers a wide variety of services. Some are of religious nature such as Islamic and Arabic classes, while others are of communal nature such as Boy and Girl Scout activities.[2][3]
All Dulles Area Muslim Society | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | non-profit religious organization |
Location | |
Location | 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA 20164 |
Geographic coordinates | 39°00′23″N 77°22′46″W / 39.00639°N 77.37936°W |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Date established | 1983 |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 700+[1] |
Dome(s) | 0 |
Minaret(s) | 0 |
Site area | 25,000 square feet |
Website | |
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The current Executive Director (for 25 years as of 2022) is Imam Mohamed Magid, a leading figure in the American Muslim community.[2] Magid was criticized in 2024 for taking part in an iftar with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who is known for blocking measures in the UN calling for a halt to attacks against the people of Gaza, Palestine.[4]
References
edit- ^ "The History of ADAMS |". Archived from the original on 2018-07-05. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ a b Kaleem, Jaweed (30 June 2011). "Mohamed Magid: A Portrait Of An American Imam". Huffpost Religion. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ Goodstein, Laurie (20 September 2010). "Islam: Not in My Backyard?". Vol. 143. Scholastic. The New York Times Upfront. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- ^ https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/white-house-scales-back-iftar-gaza-horrors-declined-invites
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