I helped clean out this building in 2008 when it flooded. People from all backgrounds and faiths came together to help. This is a place of peaceful gathering. A little celebrated gem in Cedar Rapids, a piece of history. The first official mosque in America.It’s been a while since I’ve been inside. I have faint memories of the inside on a rare occasion I was there as a child. I’d like to see it open more often.

For the longest time I had only known about the Mother Mosque by way of signs around the city identifying that the mosque is a historic site. I met the local mosque minister and was invited in to chat and tour the building.This is a building that both locals and visitors might add to their local bucket list. This mosque has deep historical value within the Cedar Rapids area. I certainly sensed the age of the building while walking through, and the local Muslim community has worked hard to keep its history alive. The basement level is used for classes, meetings, and hanging out. There are numerous articles clipped from The Gazette highlighting the people behind the building. And of course, the mosque was hit hard by the 2008 flood, which is an important part of its overall history.The main level is primarily a place of worship. As one who is not Muslim, I was honored to be welcomed in to view a place that it endearing within the Muslim fold. I hold an appreciation for a building that is not simply a museum, but is also used by this community.If the Mother Mosque is not on your local bucket list, add it! If its already on your list and unchecked, move it to toward the top of your list. It will be well worth your time.

The first mosque that has been built in the USA .

Very nice

Very peaceful and calm place to learn history of Islam in the United States

Great place to go.Has hiking trail, picnicing,splash pad ,a court for games.

Love this place!

Nice people, I wish theyd shovel though.

Nice place and location for prayer.

Cool to think this is what my very own great great grandfather built

The imam is very kind and knowledge

Nice place

Very nice masjid

Congrats to the newly wedds

Lots of community history

Beautiful

Please brothers, all mosques need to be marked with Friday prayer time!

So beautiful

David

What is a wonderful place...

Amazing