Islamic Society of Greenville
96 Meridian Avenue, Taylors, SC
The Islamic Society of Greenville (ISG) has been serving the South Carolina Upstate region for over 20 years. The Muslim community in Greenville began to form in the early 1970s when many Muslim families moved to the Greenville area. A local Muslim group was formed in 1988 and met in a rented room of a run-down house, and later in a rented hall of a local hotel, for juma'a prayers. On December 10, 1989, local Muslims opened Greenville's first mosque, the Islamic Center and Mosque. The building, which serves as a religious center for over 700 Muslims in the Greenville area, was previously a Protestant church, and it was purchased in 1989 for $125,000. A key factor in the decision to purchase the building was its location; the building faces northeast, towards Mecca. However, major renovations were necessary to convert the 50-year-old church building.
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96 Meridian Avenue, Taylors, SC
Joe Blo
Good community. Very knowledgeable Imam and delivers good khutbahs. Diverse community too and becoming more and more active in the surrounding Greenville community. Must note that this community is the same as the Upstate Islamic Center. Jumah is at the UIC. All other prayers are here.
Shabana Mir
Small partitioned area in the back for women, with a small window to see the imam - even that was covered up by the conservative vote.
