The Islamic Society of Orange County, incorporated on January 5, 1976,[1] is one of the largest Muslim centers in the Western Hemisphere, with almost 7,000 worshipers. It is located on approximately 5.2 acres (21,000 m2) in Garden Grove, California. It is neighbored by the Islamic Center of Irvine. Its director, Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, is a scholar of Comparative Religion who received his Ph.D. from Harvard University. ISOC is one of the first Muslim centers to be established in Southern California.[2]
| Islamic Society of Orange County | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | non-profit religious organization |
| Location | |
| Location | 1 Al-Rahman Plz, Garden Grove, CA 92844 |
  Location in California | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°45′20″N 117°57′30″W / 33.755516°N 117.958457°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1976 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
| Website | |
| Official Website | |
See also
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edit- ^ "California Secretary of State - California Business Search - Corporation Search Results". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2007-05-30.
- ^ Islamic Society of Orange County Home Page
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