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William's family is Muslim. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is home of the oldest building in the United States built as a mosque, which is a Muslim place of worship. Since 1895, Muslims have immigrated to Cedar Rapids in search of the American dream. William's family and other Muslim families in the city met for worship in each other's homes. William's father and uncles and other Muslims built the Mother Mosque of America in Cedar Rapids in 1934. His Uncle William also donated 10 acres of land in Cedar Rapids to build the first Muslim National Cemetery in 1948.
Source-Dependent Questions
- What is a Dedication Day?
- What is the Mother Mosque?
- Why is the Mother Mosque so important to William's story?
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Courtesy of The History Center, Linn County Historical Society