1957 Press Photo Islamic Center Mosque and Cultural Center, Washington, D.C.

America's only Mohammedan mosque, the Islamic center in Washington, D.C., was built jointly by 12 Moslem countries. The minaret tower is 160 feet high. The Islamic Center in Washington, D.C., a mosque and cultural center built jointly by 12 Moslem countries, mainly Arab states, will be opened next month with the chant of the muezzin from a 160 foot minaret. Some American contributions supplemented the funds supplied by the Moslem nations, led by Egypt. Washington, D.C., Mohammedan Mosque.

Photo is dated 1957.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.