The Mother Mosque is the first and oldest surviving mosque in North America. Construction of the mosque began in 1929 and was officially completed on February 15, 1934, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Community members built this mosque mostly themselves as the Great Depression was underway. The Muslims that resided here helped pave the way for many Muslims nationwide. The first national Muslim Cemetery was built in Cedar Rapids in 1948.ย It was an Iowan Muslim veteran of World War II that helped recognize Islam as a valid religion in the U.S. military. The Mother Mosque of America has stood the test of time that could only be achieved with a shared sense of unity and love of its community.
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Amna K-Hassan
2 months agoWe were fortunate enough to be given a tour with the Imam. I cried learning the history of this place and I'm so happy they conserved it
adra muntaha
5 months agoEvery time I went to Cedar Rapids, I always tried to find this mosque first. I love the vibe of this mosque every time I visit. Thank you the Imam for gave us some foods
Saad Arrabi
3 years agoVery unique piece of history. Sadly the door is closed so I couldn't pray or check What's inside. I am a bit disappointed by that, I wanted to see the old photos showing early Muslims in America
T McDee
2 years agoimportant to visit as a historical site of where many things began, including humble start of Muslims. For me the most important part was the neighborhood, who were mostly lower class houses, not bothered by this mosque (some thought it was a "business" as they told a friend of mine) because there is little activity in and around it.
haseeb gull
a year agoA great historical place to visit. I came to visit all the way from Toronto.