July 2010

Currently, three congregational prayers are held in the Mosque daily: the Dawn prayer (Fajr), and the Evening prayers (Maghrib and Isha). A weekly congregation prayer is also held on Friday around 1:00 PM. Special prayers are also observed during Ramadan (the month of fasting), on Eidul Fitr day (the celebration of the end of Ramadan), and on Eidul Adha day (the celebration of the end of the pilgrimage season). In addition, the Mosque houses the educational and social activities of the community. Classes to teach Arabic and religious studies are held for young people and adults on Sunday.

The Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANAL) was formed in 1982. The association successfully opened Newfoundland’s first and only mosque, Masjid an-Noor in 1990 at St. John's, Newfoundland.

Masjid-an-Noor (Mosque of Light) The mosque, with Arabic name Masjid-an-Noor, consists of three stories, two above ground and the basement. Built in 1990, it houses many resources and facilities for the Muslim community in Newfoundland. The address is 430 Logy Bay Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.