Islamic Foundation, Mosque in Villa Park, United States
The Islamic Foundation is a mosque in Villa Park featuring contemporary architecture with a central dome located on South Addison Avenue. The facility includes prayer areas, a banquet hall, school buildings, and spaces designated for community gatherings and events.
The foundation was established in 1974, and the building was completed in the late 1990s through community funding efforts. The completion represented a significant milestone for the Muslim community in the Chicago suburbs.
The mosque serves the local Muslim community as a gathering place for prayer and learning, hosting regular gatherings and family events. Visitors can see people coming together to practice their faith while also educating their children in an affiliated school located on the grounds.
The facility is located on South Addison Avenue with accessible entrances and parking areas available for visitors. Visitors will find clearly marked spaces for prayer and various activities throughout the grounds.
The grounds include an affiliated school that has been educating students since the late 1980s, combining prayer space with formal education. This integration of worship and schooling under one roof makes it a complete community center.
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