In 1957, the city of St. Louis, Missouri had a Nation of Islam mosque, and currently, the area has at least nine Muslim community centers. This year, the Jews and Muslims of St. Louis have been collaborating on joint social action projects, demonstrating goodwill to themselves and the world.
The second annual Jewish and Muslim Christmas Service Day was coordinated by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and its Milford Social Justice Center and Lee Bohm. To further establish Muslims in the area, there needs to be more visible work with public charities. Hasic, president of the Islamic Community Center, estimates that there are around 100,000 Muslims living in the region, about half of them Bosnians. People from all backgrounds are taking part in this day of community service on Christmas Day.
Ilhan has heard many people of other faiths speak out against discriminatory treatment of Muslims. For younger generations of Muslims growing up as a minority in the United States, their faith can be a heavy burden. The first wave of Muslim immigrants began to arrive after 1965 when immigration laws were relaxed. At the community level, Karamustafa says that in the future, the Muslim community must professionalize the management of community centers from hiring paid staff to fundraising. In general, Karamustafa says he only hears positive things, especially in neighborhoods where Muslims live. The Muslim community in St.
Louis has a long history and is continuing to expand and develop. The city has had a mosque since 1957 and there is a need for a place to pray on Fridays. The communities have gained more knowledge about how to settle and settle down, and there is an effort to professionalize the management of community centers. People from all backgrounds are participating in social activities together and speaking out against discriminatory treatment of Muslims. The Muslim community in St.
Louis is making great strides towards becoming an integral part of society. Through joint social action projects with other faiths, they are demonstrating their commitment to creating a better world for everyone. The city's mosques have been around since 1957 and are providing places for prayer on Fridays. The communities are also working to professionalize their management of community centers by hiring paid staff and fundraising.
Younger generations of Muslims are also being supported by people from all backgrounds who are speaking out against discriminatory treatment. This is helping them to feel more accepted and less burdened by their faith. The Muslim community is continuing to grow and develop in St. Louis, Missouri and is making a positive impact on society.
