The history of Islam in San Francisco by Dr. Bashir Ahmad Shah

Intro
In 1910, Zia Inayat Khan was born in western India in 1882 to a family of mystically inclined
professional musicians travelled to San Francisco (see “A Hybrid Sufi Order at the Crossroads of Modernity” [PhD diss., Duke University, 2006], 226. and Bowen, “A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States, Volume 1, White American Muslims before 1975”, page 215).

In 1911 (Apr-16), the Royal Musicians gave a presentation at San Francisco’s Vedanta Society temple (See Bowen) and in attendance was the person who would become Khan’s first and most important American disciple: Ada Martin. Born Ada Ginsberg in San Francisco in 1871 (See Bowen) Ada’s parents—both of whom were Russian Jewish immigrants—were of the intellectual type; her father was an artist and her mother, who came from a family of rabbis and Jewish mystics, a scholar. Ada herself, by her late teens, had begun studying religion, philosophy, and mysticism, and after marrying and bearing a daughter, the young mother also dedicated much of her free time to philanthropic activities. In the early 1900s, Ada’s interest in religion and mysticism intensified; she read more, sought out spiritual teachers, and, according to Samuel Lewis, her most well known follower, even joined Edouard Blitz’s Martinist Order, presumably by way of the Groupe Indépendent d’Etudes Esotériques (g.i.e.e.).

In 1911, Mrs. Ella May Garber was a student of Islam in 1911 as a Sufi, either that or she was in love with Sayyid Wajih al-Kilani and his mission in America (he was dead by 1916). This seems to be in San Francisco with Samuel L. Lewis, Rabia Ada Martin and Zia Inayat Khan (See Bowen).

In 1912 (Jul-12), the Sufic Order of America (School of Philosophy and Spiritual Culture) launched at 1504 O’Farrell st. SF. Public lectures will at 8PM. The first public lecture will be on “The Sufic Message” on Wednesday and then on Friday afternoon at 3PM on the topic of “Spirit and Matter”, this lecture will be by Mrs. R. Ada Martin (See also The San Francisco Examiner of
Sun, Jul 28, 1912 ·Page 75). These announcements continued until The San Francisco of Examiner Sun, Nov 10, 1912 ·Page 85.

In 1912 (Jan), Rabia Martin (See Bowen) attempted to fulfill her duty of spreading the Sufism she had been taught by Khan. Before she had even left San Francisco for New York in January 1912, Rabia was already connecting with Theosophists, lecturing at a local lodge in December 1911 (See Bowen). The following summer, after Khan had left for London, Rabia formally established the Sufic Order at 1504 O’Farrell Street in San Francisco, complete with a ‘School of Philosophy’ that held lectures every Wednesday and Friday (See Bowen). According to Samuel Lewis, Rabia was, at the time, teaching her students an understanding of Sufism that integrated knowledge gained from her study of comparative religions and Martinism (See Bowen). By December, she was calling the group’s meeting place a ‘Sufic Temple’ (later, ‘Sufi Temple’), promoting it as a “school of religious philosophy, mental and moral culture, [and] elementary and advanced instruction in metaphysics,” and offering, in addition to the weekly lecture, a “devotional service” (See Bowen). Although it is not quite clear what took place at the devotional service, and it may very well have been a time for practicing dhikr prayers, the name suggests that it may have been a more church-like activity, similar to what would take place in Khan’s Church of All. By 1915, however, ‘devotional service’ no longer appeared in advertisements for the Sufi Temple, although the temple itself was to stay active for several more years (See Bowen). Rabia remained active as well, struggling to build and maintain a stable Sufi community and occasionally making appearances at interfaith events, such as at the Congress of Religious Philosophies, an auxiliary to the 1915 World’s Fair that was being held in San Francisco (See Bowen). In 1918, she expanded the American activities of the movement by establishing in the town of Fairfax, California a communal home known as Kaaba Allah (See Bowen) and in the following year, she gained what was to be her most loyal follower for the next two decades, Samuel Lewis (later known as Sufi Sam or Murshid Sam)(See Bowen).

In 1914 (Nov-8), the San Francisco Examiner of Sun, Nov 08, 1914 ·Page 13 reports that the there is a meeting at the Sufi Temple at 1333 California St on Friday at 8PM. Hosted by MRS. R. ADA MARTIN.

In 1947 (Aug-30), Murshida Rabia Martin passed away in San Francisco. She died at her home at 46 Ashbury St. SF. Funeral services will be held at the Sinai Memorial Chapel at 3PM at Divisadero Street at Geary. Entombment will follow at the Portals of Eternity (See the San Francisco Examiner of Sun, Aug 31, 1947 ·Page 21).

In 1955 (Dec-3), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Dec 03, 1955 ·Page 12 reports that every Sunday at 11 the Islamic center of San Francisco Incorporated is open. Monthly meetings are conducted at 8pm, the first Saturday of each month.

In 1955 (Dec-3-17-24), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Dec 24, 1955 ·Page 28 reports that Islamic Center of SF., Inc. at 2030 Broadway will be having religious instruction on the first Saturday of each month and will have meetings at 8pm (See also the San Francisco Chronicle
Sat, Dec 17, 1955 ·Page 13)(See also San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Dec 03, 1955 ·Page 12)(See also the San Francisco Chronicle Sat, Dec 03, 1955 ·Page 10).

In 1956 (Jan-7), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Jan 07, 1956 ·Page 9 reports that Syed Itatt Hussain (Consul General of Pakistan) will give a free lecture on “The Meaning of Islam” at 8pm at the Islamic Center of San Francisco at the American Academy of Asian Studies, at 2030 Broadway.

In 1956 (Oct-12), the San Francisco News of Fri, Oct 12, 1956 ·Page 1 reports that King Saud of Saufi Arabia has given $4000 toward the cost building a mosque in San Francisco. Dr. Joseph M. Dicaprio is named as the President of the Islamic Center of San Francisco.

In 1956 (Oct-15), the San Francisco Chronicle of Mon, Oct 15, 1956 ·Page 28 reports that King Saud is promising to donate $4000 to build a local mosque in SF. The President of the Islamic Center of San Francisco is Dr. Joseph M. Dicaprio (a convert) and he says he already got the money. They are in the process of raising of 100k for a mosque. This is the center at the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway.

In 1956 (Oct-28), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sun, Oct 28, 1956 ·Page 6 reported that there will be an “Indonesian Day” program held at the Islamic Center of San Francisco at 9PM on Saturday at the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway.

In 1956 (Oct-29), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Oct 29, 1956 ·Page 47 reports that 75 Moslems gathered to celebrate the birthday of Muhammad (Saw). They met at the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway. Dr. Joseph M. Dicaprio (a convert) alleges that 700 Moslems are here in the Bay Area from various countries of which 200 are college students.

In 1956 (Nov-26), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Nov 26, 1956 ·Page 32 reports that the Iran Consul (Ahmad Eghbal) will be speaking at the Islamic Center of San Francisco on Saturday evening at the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway (See also the San Francisco Chronicle of Wed, Nov 28, 1956 ·Page 7)(See also the San Francisco Examiner of
Fri, Nov 30, 1956 ·Page 61).

In 1957 (Apr-29), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Apr 29, 1957 ·Page 7 reports that Moslems are celebrating the end of Ramadhan via Eid ul Fitr at 10am on Wednesday May-1. The service will be held at the Islamic Center of San Francisco at 2030 Broadway.

In 1957 (May-1), the San Francisco Examiner of Wed, May 01, 1957 ·Page 30 reports that Moslems of the Bay Area will be celebrating Eid ul Fitr today, hosted by the Islamic Center of San Francisco, at 2030 Broadway.

In 1957 (Jun-1), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jun 01, 1957 ·Page 32 reports that the Islamic Center of San Francisco will observe its 2nd anniversary at 6PM at 2030 Broadway.

In 1957 (Jul-5), the San Francisco Examiner of Fri, Jul 05, 1957 ·Page 6 reported that Egyptian Consul (Abdel Moneim El-Khedry) will be speaking at the Islamic Center of San Francisco Inc. at 8:45 at 2030 Broadway. His topic is “The Future of Islam”.

In 1957 (Aug-6), in The San Francisco News of Tue, Aug 06, 1957 ·Page 6, the reporter, Donald Canter wrote extensively about the life of Joseph DiCaprio. The newspaper explains how in 1952, Joseph DiCaprio was in Kobe, Japan, he was working as a U.S. medical officer and his fiance was named as Menira Dashky. Joseph DiCaprio seems to have known the local Muslim community there in Kobe and knew the Imam and said the shahada with him after bathing. It is revealed that Joseph Dicpario was born in Paterson, N.J as a catholic. His conversion to Islam cleared the way for him to marry Menira Dashky. Menira Dashky had moved from Siberia, wherein her lineage went back many years. Menira Dashky is from Nikolayev, wherein most people are Tatar Muslims whose ancestors had lived in Turkey as remnants of the Mongol invasion of the 13th century. Even though Menira Dashky was born in Russia, she spoke only Turkish. In 1927, Menira’s family left the Soviet Union for a lifestyle reason. Nevertheless, the two met and Joseph needed to convert to Islam to marry her and he did. Shortly after marriage, Joseph Dicaprio fell ill and was in out and of hospitals in Japan and the USA. It is alleged that Joseph Dicaprio read the Quran and began fasting with more rigor than his wife. In 1957, here in San Francisco, Joseph Dicaprio practices medicine and was elected as President of the Islamic Center wherein they have monthly meetings. Joseph Dicaprio answered questions about the basics of Islam like Hajj/Umra. Joseph Dicaprio also admitted to not knowing much Arabic.

In 1957 (Sep-2), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Sep 02, 1957 ·Page 4 reports that Abdul Sattar, the Vice Consul of Pakistan in SF will discuss the “The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan” on Saturday, 9PM at 2030 Broadway, the meeting is sponsored by the Islamic Center of San Francisco.

In 1957 (Oct-3), the San Francisco Chronicle of Thu, Oct 03, 1957 ·Page 24 reports that SF Moslems are set to celebrate the birthday of Muhammad (saw) at 8PM, Saturday at the Islamic Center of San Francisco (2030 Broadway)(See also The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Oct 05, 1957 ·Page 12).

In 1957 (Nov-1), the San Francisco Examiner of Fri, Nov 01, 1957 ·Page 60 reports that the President and Dean of the American Academy of Asian Studies (Dr. Ernest Wood) is hosting a meeting of the Islamic Center at 2030 Broadway.

In 1958 (Jan-29), Wiqar Husain Zaidi, a Pakistani PhD candidate at Stanford will give a lecture on “Islamic Values”. This will be held at the Islamic Center of San Francisco at 8:30 PM on Saturday and held at 2030 Broadway (See San Francisco Chronicle of Wed, Jan 29, 1958 ·Page 2).

In 1958 (Apr-21), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Apr 21, 1958 ·Page 48 reports that 200 Moslem men and women from the Bay Area celebrated Eid ul Fitr. The Islamic Center is located at 2030 Broadway.

In 1958 (Jun-29), the San Francisco Examiner of Sun, Jun 29, 1958 ·Page 2 reports that 200 Moslems in San Francisco met at the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway. Abas Ramadhan led the service.

In 1958 (Jun-30), the San Francisco News of Mon, Jun 30, 1958 ·Page 5 reports on the daughter of Dr. Joseph DiCaprio and Menira Dashky, a girl named Little Lila (2.5 years old). Little Lila is being raised as a good Moslem Woman. A photo of Menira Dashky, her daughter Little Lila (aka Lila DiCpario) and Mrs. Azara Leong. The newspaper alleges that Mrs. Azara Leong is a native San Franciscan and has recently converted to Islam. Mrs. Leong is now working as secretary of the Islamic Center, which was opened 2 years ago.

In 1958 (Aug-9), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Aug 09, 1958 ·Page 7 reports that the Islamic Science Center is open at 439 Ellis St. SF. The Director is Abdo S. Ahmed.

In 1958 (Aug-16), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 16, 1958 ·Page 13 reports that a man named Abdo Ahmed will give a sermon on “Patience” tomorrow at the Islamic Center at 439 Ellis St (See also The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Aug 23, 1958 ·Page 13).

In 1958 (Aug-30), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 30, 1958 ·Page 9 reported that Abdo Ahmed gave a lecture on “What is Religion” at the Islamic Science Center at 439 Ellis St. SF.

In 1958 (Sep-4), the San Francisco Examiner of Thu, Sep 04, 1958 ·Page 60 reports that there will be a lecture on Islam at 8PM on Saturday night by Dr. Mohamad Salahuddin Ahmed of Pakistan at the Islamic Center of San Francisco.

In 1958 (Oct-3), the San Francisco Chronicle of Fri, Oct 03, 1958 ·Page 5 reports that Bay Area Moslems will be celebrating the birthday of Mohammed (saw) tomorrow at the Islamic Center of San Francisco, at 2030 Broadway. Dr. Mehmet Shariff will also give a lecture.

In 1959 (Mar-30), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Mar 30, 1959 ·Page 14 reported that a Pakistani man named Marghoob Ahmed Quraishi will address members of the Islamic Center of San Francisco at “American Academy of Asian Studies” on Saturday.

In 1959 (Apr-6), the San Francisco Chronicle of Mon, Apr 06, 1959 ·Page 3 reports that Moslems in SF are celebrating Eid ul Fitr. It will be held at the “American Academy of Asian Studies”, at 2030 Broadway. The women of the Islamic Center of San Francisco Inc. are also involved and have given as address of 2345 Polk St.

In 1959 (Apr-9), the San Francisco Examiner of Thu, Apr 09, 1959 ·Page 9 reported that roughly 200 Muslims in SF celebrated Eid ul Fitr at 2030 Broadway. 20 sailors from Pakistan were also in attendance as well as college students, Negro’s, Arab’s and Turks.

In 1959 (Apr-29), the San Francisco Chronicle of Wed, Apr 29, 1959 ·Page 42 reports that the UAR envoy (Abdel Moneim El-Khedry, Consul General of the United Arab Republic) will speak to local Muslims in SF at that their regular monthly meeting at the Islamic Center of San Francisco. Abdel Moneim El-Khedry will also give a speech at the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway.

In 1959 (Jun-4), the San Francisco Examiner of Thu, Jun 04, 1959 ·Page 62 reports that there will be an Islamic dinner held on Saturday at 6PM. This will commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the Islamic center of San Francisco Inc. This will be hosted at the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway.

In 1959 (Jun-18), the San Francisco Chronicle of Thu, Jun 18, 1959 ·Page 5 reports that Moslems in SF are celebrating. A man named Mohammed Erakat is the imam. They are using the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway. Roughly 150 people were in attendance. Mohammed Ali Mirdad is the President of the Islamic center of San Francisco.

In 1959 (Jul-1), the San Francisco Chronicle of Wed, Jul 01, 1959 ·Page 38 reports that a movie called “Indus River” will be played at “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway, this is part of the monthly meeting of the Islamic Center of San Francisco Inc.

In 1961 (Sep-30), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Sep 30, 1961 ·Page 13 reports that Professor Muhammad Amin (graduate of Aligarh College) is in SF and will give a lecture at the Islamic Center of SF on Saturday, Oct-7-1961 at the American Friends Service Hall, 2160 Lake St, SF at 7:30PM. Professor Muhammad Amin seems to be a liberal.

In 1961 (Dec-23), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Dec 23, 1961 ·Page 10 reported that there was an Islamic Center at 1929 Irving St. and it has a Sunday school at 11am with a discussion on the Holy Quran.

In 1962 (Jan-13), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jan 13, 1962 ·Page 11 reports that there is an Islamic Center at 1929 Irving St and they hold a Sunday school at 11am wherein they discuss the Holy Quran.

In 1962 (Jan-20), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jan 20, 1962 ·Page 13 reported that the Islamic Center at 1929 Irving St is hosting a Pre-Ramadhan dinner at 6pm, Saturday, Jan-27, at the YMCA, 333 Eucalyptus Dr.

In 1962 (Jan-27), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jan 27, 1962 ·Page 14 reports that an Islamic Center is hosting a pre-Ramadhan dinner via it’s “Women’s Club”. This will be held at the YMCA Hall at 333 Eucalyptus Ave.

In 1962 (Mar-3), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Mar 03, 1962 ·Page 21 reported that Lilat-Ul-Kadr was being prayed at the Islamic Center of San Francisco at 8pm at 1929 Irving St, SF. Eid ul Fitr will be held at 9:30 Am on Tuesday Mar-5-1962. It will be held at the American Friends Service Hall, 2160 street, the service will be led by Imam Ghazi Wawwel (See also The San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Mar 05, 1962 ·Page 56).

In 1962 (Jun-2), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jun 02, 1962 ·Page 13 reports that there is an Islamic center at 35 Grove St (near Market) and they are having a general meeting tonight at 7:30PM at the American Friends Hall.

In 1962 (Aug-11), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Aug 11, 1962 ·Page 11 reports that an Islamic Center at 35 Grove St (near Market) will be holding an Eid Milah un Nabi celebration at 7:30 at the American Friends Hall.

In 1964 (Jul-11), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jul 11, 1964 ·Page 12-13 reports that the Islamic Center of San Francisco INC is holding an event to honor the birthday of Muhammad (Saw). A dinner party will be held at the YMCA at 4080 Mission St on Saturday Jul-18 at 6:30pm. Dr. Fuad S. Abu-Ziyyad of the Arab center will be the main speaker. Muhammad Abdullah is handling reservations.

In 1964 (Jul-18), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jul 18, 1964 ·Page 11 reports that an Islamic Center is holding a dinner to honor Muhammad (Saw) on Saturday, Jul-18 at 6:30. at the YMCA at 4080 Mission St.

In 1966 (Dec-13), the San Francisco Chronicle of Tue, Dec 13, 1966 ·Page 10 reports that local Muslims at the Islamic Center have begun the month of Ramadhan.

In 1967 (Jan-12), the San Francisco Examiner of Thu, Jan 12, 1967 ·Page 13 reports that more than 500 Muslims of the Bay Area met and celebrated Eid ul Fitr (the end of Ramadhan) at 400 Crescent Ave, SF. This became the Islamic Center of San Francisco (ICSF) at 400 Crescent Avenue in the Bernal Heights neighborhood (the oldest mosque in San Francisco). The community bought a building at 20 Jones Street in the Tenderloin and turned it into Masjid Darussalam, the largest mosque in San Francisco. (Islamic Society of San Francisco n.d.).

In 1968 (Dec-18), the San Francisco Examiner of Wed, Dec 18, 1968 ·Page 44 reports that the Islamic Center of San Francisco will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, Dec-21-1968 at 400 Crescent Ave, SF, Ca. Akbar Khan is the President of the Islamic Center of San Francisco. The Imam is Ihazi Fawal of Lebanon. They will be serving food from Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Turkey and Russia.

In 1971 (Jan-19), on Jan-15-1971, Samuel L. Lewis died at a San Francisco hospital after falling down the stairs. Samuel L. Lewis also had a home in Novato (See the Daily Independent Journal of Tue, Jan 19, 1971 ·Page 4). Samuel L. Lewis is listed as a Sufi pioneer in the USA.

In 1991, the Islamic Center of San Francisco (ICSF) at 400 Crescent Avenue in the Bernal Heights neighborhood (the oldest mosque in San Francisco). The community bought a building at 20 Jones Street in the Tenderloin and turned it into Masjid Darussalam, the largest mosque in San Francisco. (Islamic Society of San Francisco n.d.).

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1955
Dec-3
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Dec 03, 1955 ·Page 12
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1955
Dec-24
San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Dec 24, 1955 ·Page 28
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In 1955 (Dec-24), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Dec 24, 1955 ·Page 28 reports that Islamic Center of SF., Inc. at 2030 Broadway will be having religious instruction on the first Saturday of each month and will have meetings at 8pm.

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1956
Jan-7
San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Jan 07, 1956 ·Page 9
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1956
Oct-12
The San Francisco News of Fri, Oct 12, 1956 ·Page 1
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1956
Oct-15
San Francisco Chronicle of Mon, Oct 15, 1956 ·Page 28
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1956
Oct-28
San Francisco Chronicle of Sun, Oct 28, 1956 ·Page 6
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1956
Oct-29
The San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Oct 29, 1956 ·Page 47
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In 1956 (Oct-29), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Oct 29, 1956 ·Page 47 reports that 75 Moslems gathered to celebrate the birthday of Muhammad (Saw). They met at the “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway. Dr. Joseph M. Dicaprio (a convert) alleges that 700 Moslems are here in the Bay Area from various countries of which 200 are college students.

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1956
Nov-12
the Oakland Tribune of Mon, Nov 12, 1956 ·Page 48
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In 1956 (Nov-12), the Oakland Tribune of Mon, Nov 12, 1956 ·Page 48 publishes a short letter by Joseph DiCaprio M.D., President San Francisco. In this letter, Joseph DiCaprio is urging Muslims, Christians and Jews in the Bay Area to ignore the recent of conflict in the near East and should learn to live together.
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1956
Nov-26
The San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Nov 26, 1956 ·Page 32
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1957
Apr-29
The San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Apr 29, 1957 ·Page 7
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In 1957 (Apr-27), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Apr 29, 1957 ·Page 7 reports that Moslems are celebrating the end of Ramadhan via Eid ul Fitr at 10am on Wednesday May-1. The service will be held at the Islamic Center of San Francisco at 2030 Broadway.

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1957
May-1
The San Francisco Examiner of Wed, May 01, 1957 ·Page 30
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1957
Jun-1
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jun 01, 1957 ·Page 32
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In 1957 (Jun-1), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jun 01, 1957 ·Page 32 reports that the Islamic Center of San Francisco will observe its 2nd anniversary at 6PM at 2030 Broadway.

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1957
Jul-5
The San Francisco Examiner of Fri, Jul 05, 1957 ·Page 6
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1957
Aug-6

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1957
Oct-3
San Francisco Chronicle of Thu, Oct 03, 1957 ·Page 24
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1957
Nov-1
The San Francisco Examiner of Fri, Nov 01, 1957 ·Page 60
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1958
Jan-29
San Francisco Chronicle of Wed, Jan 29, 1958 ·Page 2
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1958
Apr-21
The San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Apr 21, 1958 ·Page 48
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In 1958 (Apr-21), the San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Apr 21, 1958 ·Page 48 reports that 200 Moslem men and women from the Bay Area celebrated Eid ul Fitr. The Islamic Center is located at 2030 Broadway.

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1958
Jun-29
The San Francisco Examiner of Sun, Jun 29, 1958 ·Page 22
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Jun-30
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1958
Aug-9
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Aug 09, 1958 ·Page 7
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In 1958 (Aug-9), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Aug 09, 1958 ·Page 7 reports that the Islamic Science Center is open at 439 Ellis St. SF. The Director is Abdo S. Ahmed.

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1958
Aug-16
San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 16, 1958 ·Page 13
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In 1958 (Aug-16), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 16, 1958 ·Page 13 reports that a man named Abdo Ahmed will give a sermon on “Patience” tomorrow at the Islamic Center at 439 Ellis St.

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1958
Aug-30
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In 1958 (Aug-30), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 30, 1958 ·Page 9 reported that Abdo Ahmed gave a lecture on “What is Religion” at the Islamic Science Center at 439 Ellis St. SF.

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1958
Sep-4
The San Francisco Examiner of Thu, Sep 04, 1958 ·Page 60
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1958
Oct-3
Oct 03, 1958, page 5 – San Francisco Chronicle at Newspapers.com™
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1959
Mar-30
The San Francisco Examiner of Mon, Mar 30, 1959 ·Page 14
Mar 30, 1959, page 14 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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1959
Apr-6
San Francisco Chronicle of Mon, Apr 06, 1959 ·Page 3
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1959
Apr-9
The San Francisco Examiner of Thu, Apr 09, 1959 ·Page 9
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1959
Apr-29
San Francisco Chronicle of Wed, Apr 29, 1959 ·Page 42
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1959
Jun-4
The San Francisco Examiner of Thu, Jun 04, 1959 ·Page 62
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1960
Jun-5
The San Francisco Examiner of Sun, Jun 05, 1960 ·Page 30
Jun 05, 1960, page 30 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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In 1960 (Jun-5), the San Francisco Examiner of Sun, Jun 05, 1960 ·Page 30 reports that at the “American Academy of Asian studies (at 2030 Broadway) allowed the Islamic center to hold an Eid celebration. Ghazi Fawwel is the imam.

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1959
Jun-18
San Francisco Chronicle of Thu, Jun 18, 1959 ·Page 5
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1959
Jul-1
San Francisco Chronicle of Wed, Jul 01, 1959 ·Page 38
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In 1959 (Jul-1), the San Francisco Chronicle of Wed, Jul 01, 1959 ·Page 38 reports that a movie called “Indus River” will be played at “American Academy of Asian Studies” at 2030 Broadway, this is part of the monthly meeting of the Islamic Center of San Francisco Inc.

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1961
Sep-30
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Sep 30, 1961 ·Page 13
Sep 30, 1961, page 13 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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1961
Dec-23
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Dec 23, 1961 ·Page 10
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1962
Jan-13
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jan 13, 1962 ·Page 11
Jan 13, 1962, page 11 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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1962
Jan-20
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jan 20, 1962 ·Page 13
Jan 20, 1962, page 13 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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1962
Jan-27
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jan 27, 1962 ·Page 14
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1962
Mar-3
San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Mar 03, 1962 ·Page 21
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1962
Jun-2
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jun 02, 1962 ·Page 13
Jun 02, 1962, page 13 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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1962
Aug-11
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Aug 11, 1962 ·Page 11
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1964
Jul-11
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jul 11, 1964 ·Page 13
Jul 11, 1964, page 13 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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In 1964 (Jul-11), the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jul 11, 1964 ·Page 13 reports that the Islamic Center of San Francisco INC is holding an event to honor the birthday of Muhammad (Saw). A dinner party will be held at the YMCA at 4080 Mission St on Saturday Jul-18 at 6:30pm. Dr. Fuad S. Abu-Ziyyad of the Arab center will be the main speaker. Muhammad Abdullah is handling reservations.

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1964
Jul-18
The San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jul 18, 1964 ·Page 11
Jul 18, 1964, page 11 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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1966
San Francisco Chronicle of Tue, Dec 13, 1966 ·Page 10
Dec 13, 1966, page 10 – San Francisco Chronicle at Newspapers.com™
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In 1966 (Dec-13), the San Francisco Chronicle of Tue, Dec 13, 1966 ·Page 10 reports that local Muslims at the Islamic Center have begun the month of Ramadhan.

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1967
The San Francisco Examiner of Thu, Jan 12, 1967 ·Page 13
Jan 12, 1967, page 13 – The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com™
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