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File #: 260136    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: IN COUNCIL - FINAL PASSAGE
File created: 2/26/2026 In control: CITY COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Also naming the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as "Philadelphia Masjid Way" in recognition of over 50 years of faith, service, leadership, and community excellence.
Sponsors: Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember O'Rourke
Indexes: STREET RENAMING
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 26013600
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Also naming the 4700 Block of Wyalusing Avenue as "Philadelphia Masjid Way" in recognition of over 50 years of faith, service, leadership, and community excellence.

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WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Masjid, located at 4700 Wyalusing Avenue in West Philadelphia, has served as a cornerstone institution for more than five decades, built upon the vision, sacrifice, and discipline of pioneering men and women whose leadership laid the foundation for generations to follow; and

WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Masjid has upheld a standard of excellence rooted in faith, service, education, unity, and community empowerment, providing youth mentorship, scholarship opportunities, food distribution programs, trauma support, and spiritual guidance to families throughout Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Masjid has consistently encouraged the development of young leaders by teaching them to respect and honor the paths paved by their pioneers, instilling values of discipline, accountability, humility, and service so that each new generation builds upon, rather than forgets, the sacrifices of those who came before them; and

WHEREAS, Through scholarship initiatives such as the Young Kings & Queens Scholarship Fund and mentoring programs, the Philadelphia Masjid has helped youth achieve higher education, leadership development, and generational opportunity while maintaining a deep respect for community history and legacy; and

WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Masjid has stood in unity with people of all faiths and backgrounds, fostering interfaith partnerships and community collaboration that strengthen neighborhoods across Philadelphia, regardless of religion, race, or culture; and

WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Masjid has addressed urgent community needs by working to reduce gun violence, support families impacted by trauma, provide food to families facing insecurity, and partner with civic leaders, schools, and victim-service organizations to uplift communities in times of crisi...

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