Islam in the United States Virgin Islands

Islam in the United States Virgin Islands is a minority religion in the territory.

History[]

Islam grew in the territory beginning in 1960s which mainly came from other Caribbean islands and the Middle East originally for work purposes. They brought their families and eventually settled down in the island. In 1978, the Muhammad Mosque was established as the first mosque in the territory. It was later renamed to Nur Mosque.^[1] In 1998, the first Islamic education named IQRA's Academy was opened. There are currently around 1,200 Muslims in the territory.^[2]

Mosques[]

Nur Mosque

References[]

^ Muhammad, Tahira (13 June 2007). "Islam on US Virgin Islands". Harvard University. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
^ "Faith Matters: Islam in the USVI". The St. Croix Source. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2021.

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[1] Muhammad, Tahira (13 June 2007). "Islam on US Virgin Islands". Harvard University. Retrieved 17 September 2021.

[2] "Faith Matters: Islam in the USVI". The St. Croix Source. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2021.

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Islam in the United States Virgin Islands

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History[]

Mosques[]

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References[]