Boston’s National of Islam community gathered this weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Muhammad Mosque No. 11 in Grove Hall, and to mark an expansion of the group’s services to the Black people in the area.
The weekend events — a “reunion” gathering Saturday and a rededication of the newly renovated mosque Sunday — also served as a celebration of emeritus Minister Don Muhammad, who led the congregation for decades before handing the reins to Minster Randy Muhammad in 2021. Don Muhammad is now 91 and in frail health.
“We want to just take this moment to recognize Muhammad Mosque No. 11, being in the heart of Grove Hall for over 40 years, providing service to our community in so many different ways to transform the quality of life for our people,” Randy Muhammad said. “So we have to take a moment and just pay homage to all of those believers, past and present, who were part of a work to build a firm foundation that we are now poised to build upon.”…