The Mahdi Mosque is a mosque in Old Harbour, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica.
Mahdi Mosque | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
Location | |
Location | Old Harbour, Saint Catherine, Jamaica |
Geographic coordinates | 17°56′45.5″N 77°04′36.0″W / 17.945972°N 77.076667°W |
Architecture | |
Type | mosque |
Date established | 2011 |
History
editThe mosque was built in 2011 as the first Ahmadiyya mosque in the country.[1]
Activities
editThe mosque regularly hosts various conferences. Where these conferences serve as a means to moral and spiritual training of Ahmadi Muslims, these also provide guests an opportunity to learn about Islam.
The mosque also regularly hosts charity events. Some activities “Back to School Giveaway”, “Annual Health Fair”, and various children programs offered free of cost.
The mosque grounds are utilized for various sports competitions throughout the year.
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Faith: The Colourful Nature of Religion in Jamaica". Visit Jamaica. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ^ Mathison, Ruddy (28 May 2015). "'Hatred for none, love for all' Islamic leader says a small minority trying to tarnish its reputation". The Gleaner. Retrieved 6 September 2021.