Mosque No. 7, Islamic prayer center in Harlem, New York, United States
Mosque No. 7 is an Islamic house of worship in the Harlem neighborhood of New York. The building on West 127th Street features geometric patterns on its outer walls and houses inside a carpeted prayer room with calligraphy.
Malcolm X led the congregation here in the late nineteen-fifties and early nineteen-sixties before he separated from the Nation of Islam. The building later received its name in honor of his work at this location.
The prayer hall serves as a meeting point for Muslims from the neighborhood, who gather here to observe religious holidays and organize community support. Many visitors attend Quranic study circles and social meetings that take place regularly inside the building.
Visitors can attend daily prayers or join the Friday service, which begins around midday. The congregation expects modest clothing and the removal of shoes before entering the prayer hall.
Architect Sabbath Brown redesigned the facade and added Islamic design elements that distinguish the building from surrounding residential homes. The comprehensive renovation changed the outward appearance completely and created recognizable religious architecture on the street.
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