Islamic Society of Greater Dayton

The Islamic Society of Greater Dayton (ISGD) is a Sunni Muslim community organization based in Dayton, Ohio. The organization includes a mosque on Josie Street.[1] Regular activities at the mosque include worship services, outreach, language classes, and religious classes.

Islamic Society of Greater Dayton
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationDayton, Ohio
Geographic coordinates39.755583°N 84.175833°W / 39.755583; -84.175833
Architecture
TypeMosque
StylePost-War Modern
Date established1985
Website
www.isgd.org

In September 2008, two attackers reportedly sprayed a chemical agent into the windows of the Josie Street mosque during a Ramadan worship service. Worshipers left in discomfort. The incident was investigated as a possible hate crime.[2] The attack followed the distribution of Obsession, an anti-Islamic movie, in the Dayton region.[3]

The ISGD owns and maintains land that is used as a traditional Islamic cemetery.[4]

The ISGD is planning on moving to new facilities in Sugarcreek Township outside Dayton. The township approved the plans in 2008.[5] Construction on the mosque is continuing as of April 2014.[6]

See also

References
  1. Moss, Meredith (September 4, 2010). "Thriving Dayton mosques welcome visitors of all faiths". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  2. Nagel, Kyle (September 27, 2008). "Chemical irritant empties Islamic Society of Greater Dayton's mosque". Dayton Daily News.
  3. "MPAC Calls on FBI & Justice Dept to Investigate Chemical Irritant Sprayed into Ohio Mosque". Muslim Public Affairs Council. September 29, 2008. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  4. "Islamic Society of Greater Dayton: Cemetery". ISGD website. Islamic Society of Greater Dayton. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  5. Kelley, Jeremy (September 18, 2008). "Thriving Dayton mosques welcome visitors of all faiths". Dayton Daily News.
  6. "Sugarcreek Township: Community Development: New Construction". Sugarcreek Township.Com. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
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