An-Noor Mosque, Islamic mosque in Mangilao, United States
An-Noor Mosque is an Islamic prayer house in Mangilao featuring traditional elements of Islamic design. The building provides separate spaces for male and female worshippers and sits on Corten Torres Street.
Construction of this prayer house began in 1997 and was slowed by financial difficulties, delaying completion until the year 2000. Its opening marked the establishment of the island's first permanent Islamic place of worship.
Services are conducted in English while incorporating Arabic verses from the Quran, making religious teachings accessible to the local Muslim community. Prayers blend Western and Islamic traditions, creating a space where believers from different backgrounds feel welcome.
The prayer house schedules five daily prayer times, allowing visitors to attend at various times throughout the day. Educational programs for children are held regularly on Friday evenings and enrich religious instruction for the community.
This prayer house stands as the only permanent Islamic place of worship on the entire island of Guam, serving the Muslim population across the territory. Its existence has enabled the Muslim community to practice their faith at a central location.
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