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Northwest Islamic Center Expansion Project

Northwest Islamic Center Expansion Project. Overview. Brief History of NWIC Current Status Ongoing Activities Expansion Project. Brief History. Established in 2002 Goal: to serve the Muslim community of St. Louis, especially in North St. Louis County

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Northwest Islamic Center Expansion Project

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  1. Northwest Islamic Center Expansion Project

  2. Overview • Brief History of NWIC • Current Status • Ongoing Activities • Expansion Project

  3. Brief History • Established in 2002 • Goal: to serve the Muslim community of St. Louis, especially in North St. Louis County • Jumah Prayers were held at a rented location until October of 2006 • 5 acres of land was purchased in October 2003 • Masjid construction completed in October 2006

  4. Current Building • 3600 square feet • Capacity: 250 individuals • Parking Spaces: 84

  5. Imam Abdul Wajid • In April 2009, Imam Abdul Wajid was hired as the full time Imam for NWIC • Memorized the Qur'an at Darul Uloom in Buffalo, NY at the age of 12 • Spent 2 years in Egypt learning the Arabic language • Studied fiqh and hadith for 7 years at Jaamiah-ul-Uloom in Toronto

  6. Ongoing Activities • 5 daily congregational prayers • Jumah congregational prayers • Sunday School / Madrassa • Brothers' & Sisters' Halaqas • Taraweeh Prayers in Ramadan • Daily community Iftar in Ramadan • Eid Prayers • Regional Charities

  7. Sunday Madrassa • 1st full school year • 42 registered students • 4 teachers

  8. Expansion Project • Attendance at Jumah Prayers has been exceeding our current capacity • Average total attendance for Jummah Prayers has been approx. 500 • Since November 2009, it has been necessary to hold 2 Jummah Prayers in order to accommodate all the musalleen • Parking is also overcapacity – 5 to 7 volunteers are needed to coordinate parking on Fridays

  9. Expansion Project • Addition of 4080 square feet to the existing building • Total Building Capacity = 7680 square feet • Addition of 124 parking spaces • Total Parking Capacity = 208 spaces

  10. Project Details • Multipurpose structure • Prayer hall • Weekend school / madrassa • Social and religious activities • Dining Area • Full Service Kitchen • Storage Areas • Additional Bathrooms

  11. Bids for Construction • Multiple bids were obtained for the construction • Lowest bid was submitted by RK Builders for a total cost of construction at $782,299

  12. Current Finances • Funds Raised & Collected: $298,469 • Expenses Paid: $76,893.89 • Available Balance: $221,575.11 • Outstanding Pledges: $26,500

  13. Detailed Expenses Paid

  14. Current Cost of Project • Total Construction Cost: $782,299 • Available Balance: $248,075 • Amount Needed: $534,224 • Target for Tonight: $200,000

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