In the last three to four decades, religious centers have created central hubs for South Asians in Irving, fostering the development of businesses and housing...
More than four decades ago, members of the North Texas Hindu community voiced their approval for a temple to be built on land they owned in Parker but the reaction from some of their neighbors made them feel unwelcome.Asian American Bustle is The Dallas Morning News’ community-based reporting effort examining the development, culture and future of Asian American enclaves in North Texas.
“From that little, small shopping center, we used to have 300-400 musallis in Jummah , now we have 3,500 in Jummah. It’s almost 10 times alhumdulillah ,” Hussein said.The mosque not only serves people of South Asian descent but Muslims of all nationalities. Inside the facility, they have prayer halls for men and women, a large indoor basketball court, an activity center, a multipurpose hall and a school that serves a little over 500 students from daycare to 12th grade.
“Over the years, the aspirations were really big not only to provide a place where we practice our religious congregation prayers but also have services for the community,” Hussein said.Contrary to the scene four decades ago, many political and community leaders are happy to join South Asian groups for their celebrations.
“I’ve tried to come to as many BAPS events and others here in Valley Ranch as I can, and it’s been great,” Veasey said. “We brought in a couple of neighbors, invited them and explained who we are, what we are and then they removed their objection,” Singh said.The BAPS temple hosts an annual walkathon with the national nonprofit BAPS charities to connect with the community and elected officials but also raise funds for local organizations.
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