Masjid Al-Faatir, Chicago
Masjid Al-Faatir is the largest of Chicago's Mosques.
Masjid Al-Faatir is the largest of Chicago's Mosques. Founded by Boxing World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and his manager Jabir Herbert Muhammad (son of Elijah Muhammad) in 1987. It was later renovated with the help of the Late President of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan.
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About Masjid Al-Faatir
1200 East 47th Street, Chicago, IL, United States
+1 773-336-7400
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