IISC - Islamic Information Society of Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: In short, what is the initiate?
A: Alberta's economic growth has attracted very large number of Muslim families from all over Canada. Presently the Calgary has two mosques. IISC realized the utmost need of building more mosques. The ideal plan includes community hall, and space for social activities, subject to the size of property and funds

Q: Where exactly Masjid An-Noor will be located?
A: IISC has secured 10 acres of undeveloped land in NE (Close to McKnight Ave and 84 Street). The land in under Rocky View municipality but adjustment to NE, most populated Muslim community in the city of Calgary.

Q: What is expected once the project is complete?
A: IISC has plan to build a mosque of around 8-10 thousand sq/ft. space dedicated. The bigger plan includes 15-20 thousand sq/ft facility for community hall, and in-door activates attached to the mosque allowing accommodating larger gathering during Friday prayers and Eid festivals.

Q: What are the expected stages for the mosque?
A: The key and first step is to acquire land at suitable location. Once the land is secured the exact need for the funds / donations and building layout (architectural details and elevations) can be designed.

Q: What time-line can you expect?
A: Presently, IISC An-Noor Mosque project does not have specific timeline and it cannot be set. However, it is expected (speculated) that the land zoning (by Rocky View) will started in late 2012 to early 2013. Only once the land development will be started.

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