The Al Salam Foundation held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 29 to celebrate the beginning of construction of the Islamic Life Center, which is set to be complete by the fall of 2024. The mosque will be built on 15 acres at 14120 Shelborne Rd. in northwest Carmel. It will provide more space for the foundation – which currently meets in northwest Indianapolis – to host religious, educational and cultural activities.
Samar Atmar speaks about how the Islamic Life Center will benefit youth. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
The crowd gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony applauds. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
U.S. Rep. Andre Carson speaks during the ceremony. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
Jerry Zehr, founder of the Carmel Interfaith Alliance and retired pastor of Carmel Christian Church, gives remarks. (Photo by Ann Marie Shambaugh)
