Makki Masjid History
Timeline
Original Building was Constructed
January 31, 1930
Building converted into a Jewish Community Center
January 1, 1950
Purchased by Koreans to be used as a Church and a Community Center
January 1, 1976
Building was purchased by the Muslim Community and contract was signed.
January 1, 1997
After school Islamic School started
May 1, 1997
Building was named Makki Masjid and prayer service officially commenced
June 14, 1997
An electric short-circuit fire caused extensive damage to the second floor
December 2, 2000
A suspected arson fire in the library caused extensive damage to the whole building
December 11, 2000
Chicago Zoning Department granted permission to re-build two story masjid
February 1, 2002
Reconstruction finished and Makki Masjid re-opened for service
November 7, 2003
Successful Closing on Church extension
March 31, 2016
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