Early American Mosques

Cedar Rapids "the Mother Mosque" Muslim Community (Cedar Rapids, IA)

The early community gathers before the Mother Mosque of America in Cedar Rapids Iowa, the oldest mosque in America, which was, at the time, named the "Moslem Temple" (Photo: Courtesy of the Mother Mosque of America)

Family Performing Salah at the "Mother Mosque" (Cedar Rapids, IA)

The Igram family performing salah, Muslim form of prayer, at the Mother Mosque of America, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Photo: Courtesy of Mrs. Abdullah Igram)