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This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of the American Fazl Mosque, which was purchased by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA in 1950 and is the first permanent mosque in Washington, D.C. The resolution recognizes the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's significant contributions to American society, including its dedication to peace, interfaith harmony, civic engagement, and humanitarian efforts. Highlighting the community's historical importance, the resolution quotes historian Richard Brent Turner, who described the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community as a groundbreaking multiracial model for American Islam. The resolution acknowledges the mosque's ongoing role in worship, interfaith dialogue, and social service, noting its growth in the DMV (District, Maryland, Virginia) area and its establishment of additional mosques. Specifically, the Council of the District of Columbia officially recognizes and celebrates the American Fazl Mosque for its 75 years of commitment to peace, education, and public service, embracing its motto "Love for All, Hatred for None," and welcomes its continued presence and impact in Washington, D.C.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0077