Mosque Maryam
Mosque Nation of Islam headquarters mosque in Chicago
On Chicago’s South Side, Mosque Maryam serves as the Nation of Islam’s headquarters and community center; visitors interested in African American religious history attend public events, lectures and exhibitions there.
Mosque Maryam is a mosque located in Chicago, Illinois, known as the national headquarters of the Nation of Islam. It functions as both a place of worship and an administrative centre for the organisation.
The site hosts religious services, community events and organisational meetings associated with the Nation of Islam. It sits on the South Side of Chicago within the city’s urban neighbourhoods and is closely associated with the movement’s history in the city.
- Organisational role: Serves as the national headquarters and principal mosque of the Nation of Islam in the United States.
How to Get to Mosque Maryam #
Public transit: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) buses serve Stony Island Avenue; check CTA routes from downtown. By car: ample street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.
Tips for Visiting Mosque Maryam #
- Check the Nation of Islam's official site for service times if planning to attend a program; public tours are limited and respectful behavior is required.
- The building is best observed outside unless invited inside; the interior is a functioning place of worship and administration.
- Combine a visit with a walk along nearby Lake Shore Drive for broader neighborhood context.
Best Time to Visit Mosque Maryam #
Accessible year‑round; check service schedules for interior access.
Weather & Climate near Mosque Maryam #
Mosque Maryam's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (954 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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