Jakarta (Antara Bali) - The biggest Indonesian mosque in the United States will be constructed in Houston, Texas, on a 5,142-acre land purchased by the Indonesian American Muslim Community (IAMC) for US$540,023 last August 8.
According to a press release of the Indonesian Consulate General in Houston, received here on Monday, the mosque will be constructed along Old Richmond Road, Sugarland, southwest of Houston city.
Chairman of the IAMC Zulfan Efendi said the land in Houston was purchased with donations from Indonesians living in the United States, particularly those living in Houston.
He added that the mosque will have dormitories, stores, a gymnasium, and other facilities. He predicts the construction of the mosque will be completed by March 2016. (*/DWA)
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According to a press release of the Indonesian Consulate General in Houston, received here on Monday, the mosque will be constructed along Old Richmond Road, Sugarland, southwest of Houston city.
Chairman of the IAMC Zulfan Efendi said the land in Houston was purchased with donations from Indonesians living in the United States, particularly those living in Houston.
He added that the mosque will have dormitories, stores, a gymnasium, and other facilities. He predicts the construction of the mosque will be completed by March 2016. (*/DWA)
Editor : Dewa Sudiarta Wiguna
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