Islamic Society of Greater Dayton
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The Islamic Society of Greater Dayton (ISGD) is a Sunni Muslim community organization based in Dayton, Ohio. The organization includes a mosque on Josie Street.[1] Regular activities at the mosque include worship services, outreach, language classes, and religious classes.
In September 2008, two attackers reportedly sprayed a chemical agent into the windows of the Josie Street mosque during a Ramadan worship service. Worshipers left in discomfort. The incident was investigated as a possible hate crime.[2] The attack followed the distribution of Obsession, an anti-Islamic movie, in the Dayton region.[3]
The ISGD owns and maintains land that is used as a traditional Islamic cemetery.[4]
The ISGD is planning on moving to new facilities in Sugarcreek Township outside Dayton. The township approved the plans in 2008.[5] Construction on the mosque is continuing as of April 2014.[6]
See also
- List of mosques in the Americas
- Lists of mosques
- List of mosques in the United States
References
- ^ Moss, Meredith (September 4, 2010). "Thriving Dayton mosques welcome visitors of all faiths". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Nagel, Kyle (September 27, 2008). "Chemical irritant empties Islamic Society of Greater Dayton's mosque". Dayton Daily News.
- ^ "MPAC Calls on FBI & Justice Dept to Investigate Chemical Irritant Sprayed into Ohio Mosque". Muslim Public Affairs Council. September 29, 2008. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ "Islamic Society of Greater Dayton: Cemetery". ISGD website. Islamic Society of Greater Dayton. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ Kelley, Jeremy (September 18, 2008). "Thriving Dayton mosques welcome visitors of all faiths". Dayton Daily News.
- ^ "Sugarcreek Township: Community Development: New Construction". Sugarcreek Township.Com. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
External links
- Official website
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