Masjid Al-Rahmah

Masjid Al-Rahmah
Basic information
Location Catonsville, Maryland
Geographic coordinates 39°18′13″N 76°44′52″W / 39.303696°N 76.747689°W / 39.303696; -76.747689Coordinates: 39°18′13″N 76°44′52″W / 39.303696°N 76.747689°W / 39.303696; -76.747689
Affiliation Islam
Leadership Imam(s):
Muhammad Zahid
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Date established 1982
Direction of façade northeast

Masjid Al-Rahmah is a mosque located in Northern Catonsville, in Baltimore County, Maryland. The mosque is on the campus of the Islamic Society of Baltimore. It is known for being the location of President Barack Obama's first presidential visit to a United States of America mosque.[1]

History

In 1982, the Islamic Society of Baltimore purchased 8-acres of land. Construction on Masjid Al-Rahmah finished in 1984.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Fritze, John. "Obama to visit Baltimore County mosque".
  2. ↑ "About Us – Islamic Society of Baltimore". isb.org.
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