(Bettendorf, IA Mar 7, 2012) - The Muslim Community of the Quad Cities (MCQC) is pleased to welcome fellow Quad Citians to the opening of its new mosque facility in Bettendorf.
Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 2p.m. - 5p.m. at 2115 Kimberly Rd, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
MCQC President, Dr. Mushtaq Khan, said "We are happy to have completed the new building, and are eager to welcome our neighbors to celebrate with us. We look forward to working with them in the future." "This new building is a much needed addition. the local Muslim community is expanding, and our ability to participate in and serve both it and the Quad City community in general will be enhanced by the new facility," said Dr. Talia Alvi, Outreach Coordinator for MCQC.
Activities will include guided tours, Islamic art/culture exhibit, Arabic writing craft table, community slideshow, food, information tables explaining some of the basic beliefs and practices in Islam, etc. along with brief addresses by the Mayor Gallagher (Bettendorf) and Mayor Gluba (Davenport), Rev. Ron Quay (Churches United), and Mosque representatives.
Admission is free, and the event is open to the public; refreshments provided! For more info contact: Talia Alvi (563) 503 0708, taliaalvi@yahoo.com, Moutaz Kotob (563) 505 7537
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