All Dulles Area Muslim Society
| All Dulles Area Muslim Society | |
|---|---|
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  Location in Virginia | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA 20164 |
| Geographic coordinates | 39°00′23″N 77°22′46″W / 39.00639°N 77.37936°WCoordinates: 39°00′23″N 77°22′46″W / 39.00639°N 77.37936°W |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | non-profit religious organization |
| Website | Official Website |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1983 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 700+[1] |
| Dome(s) | 0 |
| Minaret(s) | 0 |
| Site area | 25,000 square feet |
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. 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]
The current Executive Director (for 14 year now) is Imam Mohamed Magid, a leading figure in the American Muslim community.[2]
References
- ↑ https://www.adamscenter.org/the-history-of-adams/
- 1 2 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.
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