The Islamic Association of Greater Detroit (IAGD) in Rochester Hills has officially completed a $20 million expansion, transforming it into one of the largest, most modern mosques in Michigan. RedditTikTok
What’s New?
- The expansion, years in the making, has added a massive prayer hall, new formal classrooms, a gymnasium, a conference room, library, and an expanded community dining area. iagd.netTikTok
- IAGD, founded in 1978 by South Asian and Middle Eastern immigrants, has grown from a modest “Blue House” meeting space into a full community institution offering Montessori and Sunday Islamic school, youth programs, and even a Muslim Basketball League. Wikipedia
Why It Matters for Dearborn
- For Dearborn’s sizable Arab and Muslim community, this expansion symbolizes both cultural pride and civic strength.
- The new facilities are poised to enrich education, athletics, and interfaith outreach across Southeast Michigan.
- At a time when religious inclusion matters more than ever, IAGD’s modernization sends a message: Metro Detroit Muslims are building, thriving, and contributing.
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