Mosque No. 25
| Mosque No. 25 | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Nation of Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | New Jersey, United States |
 Interactive map of Mosque No. 25 | |
Mosque No. 25 is a former Nation of Islam (NOI) mosque in Newark, New Jersey, which was presided by James Russell McGregor (James 3X).[1][2][3] It is now known as Masjid Muhhamad.[4]
History
[edit]Located at 257 South Orange Avenue in Newark, the building was originally built for Victorian Theatre, a vaudeville theater.[5] It was later known as Congress Theater.[6]
In 1958, Temple No. 25 was the first Nation of Islam mosque to open in Newark, New Jersey.[7] Scholar Michael Nash, states that Elijah Muhammad came to Newark to award a temple number in 1958, but the building was not purchased until a few years later.[8] By 1963 the Newark News called the temple, now at 257 South Orange Avenue, "reputedly one of the fastest growing Muslim groups in the nation" and its leader was James 3X.[9][1][2][3][10] Its membership had a reputation of being more active and loyal than NOI members in other larger municipalities.[7]
Men involved in Malcolm X's assassination had ties with the mosque, including the 3 men convicted of his murder and two additional accomplices that were not charged.[7] On September 7, 1973, the mosque was the location of the funeral for James Russell McGregor (James Shabazz).[11] About a thousand people were in attendance.[11]
References
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- 1 2 The Price & Lee Company (1964). Newark City Directory 1964-65.
- 1 2 "Orange Told No Muslim Riot". The Star Ledger. Aug 19, 1964.
- 1 2 "Muslim Unrest Alerts NJ Cops". The Star Ledger. Feb 24, 1965.
- ↑ "Masjid Muhammad-Newark |mosque| 253-255 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ, USA". Masjid Muhammad-Newark. Retrieved 2026-08-21.
- ↑ Holbrook's Newark City Directory. Price & Lee Company. 1914.
- ↑ "Prince of Peace to Open at the Congress". The Star Ledger. Nov 18, 1951. p. 42.
- 1 2 3 Curtis, Edward E. (2010). Encyclopedia of Muslim-American History. Infobase. p. 428. ISBN 9780816075751.
- ↑ Nash, Michael (2008). Islam among urban blacks: muslims in Newark, New Jersey, a social history. Lanham: University Press of America. ISBN 978-0-7618-3866-1.
- ↑ Eldridge, Douglas (May 9, 1963). "Human Rights Group to Hear Newark's Muslim Leader". p. 33.
- ↑ Eldrige, Douglas. "Leader Says Area Muslims Won't Follow Malcolm X". Newark Evening News. p. 28.
- 1 2 Novellino, Tex (September 8, 1973). "A Private Service: Muslims Praise, Bury, Their Slain Minister". The Star Ledger. p. 3.
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