(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 12/17/18) — On Sunday, December 16, CAIR-Columbus, alongside seven local mosques, organized the first ever Central Ohio Mosque Day.
On this day, between 1:30 and 4:30 PM, all participating mosques collectively open their doors to the community help their interfaith community members get to know their Muslim neighbors better. Visitors had an opportunity to meet members of their local Muslim community, enjoy light food and learn about Islam. CAIR-Columbus assisted with coordination, advertising, and contacted media for the event.
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Participating mosques included:
- Noor Islamic Cultural Center: 5001 Wilcox Rd. Dublin, OH 43016, (614) 527-7777
- Abubakar Assidiq Islamic Center: 591 Industrial Mile Rd. Columbus, OH 43228, (614) 632-3571
- Masjid Namrah: 4501 Refugee Rd. Columbus, OH 43232, (614) 477-6795
- Ahlul Bayt Society of Columbus: 2580 W Dublin, Granville Rd. Columbus, OH 43235
- Masjid Omar Ibn El-Khattab: 580 Riverview Dr. Columbus, OH 43202, (614) 262-1310
- Masjid Ibn Taymiyah: 2334 Mock Rd. Columbus, OH 43219, (614) 418-9137
- Polaris Masjid: 8542 Cotter St. Lewis Center, OH 43035, (937) 506-0850
“The Central Ohio Open Mosque Day was about ensuring that we continue to build bridges with one another, regardless of background,” CAIR-Columbus Public Affairs Coordinator Usjid Hameed said after the event. “Both CAIR-Columbus and the participating mosques were very pleased with the turnout. We look forward to putting on this event next year and making sure even more people attend.”
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. The CAIR-Ohio affiliate has three chapters in Ohio – Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Their mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.