[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 14, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
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   HONORING THE 63RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF AMERICA IN 
                           DEARBORN, MICHIGAN

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 2025

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr Speaker, today, the 12th Congressional District honors 
the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, Michigan, as it celebrates 
63 years of extraordinary service to our communities. Founded by Imam 
Mohamad Jawad Chirri in 1962, the Islamic Center began as a dream to 
create a sacred space for Metro Detroit's growing Muslim population.
  From its original site on Joy Road to its current home on Ford Road, 
the Center has grown into the largest mosque in North America. It has 
become much more than a place of worship--it is a hub for education, 
interfaith dialogue, social services, and community resilience, From 
Sunday breakfasts and youth programming to leading global humanitarian 
aid.
  The Center welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths and 
continues to be a space where generations gather to pray, celebrate, 
and organize. Its volunteers have led vital relief efforts around the 
world, including sending food and medical aid to families in Yemen, 
Palestine, and Lebanon. I extend my deepest congratulations to the 
Center's leaders, families, and volunteers who have made this 
institution a beacon of faith and hope.

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