The first Muslims in Utah consisted of international students who attended local universities, due to a lack of Masajid, often congregated in different masalas and sometimes in local parks. An old church was purchased in 1985 that became the first Muslim house of worship in Utah, called Masjid Al Noor. The Islamic Society of Utah was registered with the state in 1984 and later became the Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake, the largest and oldest Muslim organization in the State. Masjid al Noor continues to offer a place for worship for many Utahns, located at 700 East and 740 South in downtown Salt Lake.
Due to the exponential growth of Muslims in the Valley a purpose built masjid was needed, this project was undertaken in 1997. Today Khadeeja Masjid sits on a seven acre lot on the banks of the scenic Jordan River in West Valley City, one of the most beautiful Masajid in the western United States. The prayer area is approximately 14,000 sq ft flanked by a park on one side and a lot designated for a future community center and a school on the other. Another 1.7 acre lot is currently being developed across the road as the first Muslim cemetery in Utah.
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Associated with NAIT.