by Jeffrey 4X
BOSTON—Over 40 years ago, under the auspices of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, the followers of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, in an effort spearheaded by Student Minister Emeritus Don Muhammad, purchased a building in the heart of the Grove Hall section of Boston.
On September 21, Muhammad Mosque No. 11 in Boston is hosting a “homecoming, recognition, and celebration” banquet for believers that aided in Boston’s rebuilding effort under the direction of Minister Farrakhan.
Many members of the Nation of Islam in Boston were involved with and instrumental in the rebuilding effort. These dedicated believers, some of whom now live in various cities around the country, will return “home” to Boston to be honored for their work and contribution.
Before the departure of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad in 1975, the Grove Hall area was recognized by Bostonians as a Muslim enclave with numerous Muslim businesses in the area, with the mosque located on a side street of the main thoroughfare.
Soon after the departure of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad in 1975, the Nation’s presence in the Grove Hall area waned and the area quickly deteriorated to what had been labeled an “open-air drug market” that came along with other illicit activities.
With the purchase of the new building, the believers, some of whom had been participating in study groups set up by Minister Farrakhan since the late 1970s in private homes and available community spaces, now found a home dedicated to giving life to Black people during the rebuilding of the Nation of Islam.
With the Nation returning to the center of Grove Hall, the surrounding social ills were addressed, and the area became a welcoming and thriving place.
“Muhammad Mosque No. 11 has been blessed to be a staple in Boston’s Black community,” said Student Minister Randy Muhammad. He explained the efforts by the believers in serving their community, including food giveaways, clothing drives, and striving to make it a clean and decent place to live.
“We could not have been able to serve our community in this manner without all of the great work and sacrifices that was done by all of the believers past and present who established a firm foundation that we stand on and allows us to continue building. It is imperative that those efforts be applauded and recognized,” added Student Min. Randy.
The banquet will be held Saturday, September 21 at The Bruce Bolling Building, 2300 Washington Street, Boston at 1:00 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more information visit www.muhammadmosqueno11.org, call (617) 966-0452.
Mosque No. 11 is set to host ‘homecoming’ celebration in Boston, Sept. 21
Next stop on the N.O.I. Ensemble Tour—Chicago!
The Nation of Islam (N.O.I.) Musical Ensemble will showcase their talents in the Windy City and will be performing at Mosque Maryam on the grounds of The National Center, in Chicago at 7351 S. Stony Island Ave., at 6:00 p.m.
The ensemble is made up of talented youth and young adults, inspired by the Teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. The N.O.I. Ensemble shines a light on the high level of culture and civilization cultivated and developed within the Nation of Islam.
After debuting at Saviours’ Day 2024 in Detroit, the N.O.I. Musical Ensemble performed in Houston and New York City. Chicago is the next stop on the tour with additional cities scheduled.
The N.O.I. Musical Ensemble’s “Sounds of Harmony Tour” showcases and celebrates unity and harmony through music. Tickets are free, however must be reserved in advance. For more information and for tickets, visit noimusicalensemble.org.
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