All Dulles Area Muslim Society
All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) is one of the largest mosques in the United States, located in Sterling, VA and serving 5000 Muslim families. ADAMS offers a wide variety of services. Some are of religious nature such as Islamic and Arabic classes, while others are of communal nature such as Boy and Girl Scout activities.[2][3]
| All Dulles Area Muslim Society | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | non-profit religious organization |
| Location | |
| Location | 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling, VA 20164 |
Location in Virginia All Dulles Area Muslim Society (the United States) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 39.00639°N 77.37936°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1983 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 700+[1] |
| Dome(s) | 0 |
| Minaret(s) | 0 |
| Site area | 25,000 square feet |
| Website | |
| www | |
The current Executive Director (for 25 years as of 2022) is Imam Mohamed Magid, a leading figure in the American Muslim community.[2] Magid was criticized in 2024 for taking part in an iftar with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who is known for blocking measures in the UN calling for a halt to attacks against the people of Gaza, Palestine.[4]
References
- "The History of ADAMS |". Archived from the original on 2018-07-05. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- Kaleem, Jaweed (30 June 2011). "Mohamed Magid: A Portrait Of An American Imam". Huffpost Religion. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- Goodstein, Laurie (20 September 2010). "Islam: Not in My Backyard?". Vol. 143. Scholastic. The New York Times Upfront. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
- https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/white-house-scales-back-iftar-gaza-horrors-declined-invites
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