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Mahdi Mosque, Jamaica

Coordinates: 17°56′45.5″N 77°04′36.0″W / 17.945972°N 77.076667°W / 17.945972; -77.076667
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Mahdi Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionAhmadiyya
Location
LocationOld Harbour, Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Mahdi Mosque, Jamaica is located in Jamaica
Mahdi Mosque, Jamaica
Shown within Jamaica
Geographic coordinates17°56′45.5″N 77°04′36.0″W / 17.945972°N 77.076667°W / 17.945972; -77.076667
Architecture
Typemosque
Date established2011

The Mahdi Mosque is a mosque in Old Harbour, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica.

History

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The mosque was built in 2011 as the first Ahmadiyya mosque in the country.[1]

Activities

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Faith: The Colourful Nature of Religion in Jamaica". Visit Jamaica. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  2. ^ 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.