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IALI becomes officially registered
The Islamic Association of Long Island registered in 1974, making it the first Masjid (mosque) in Suffolk county. -
Parkhill Drive building is purchased
The building on Parkhill Drive in Selden was purchased in 1979. Today it still serves as a worship center for 300+ Muslim Americans living in Suffolk County. -
IALI expansion
IALI purchased the neighboring piece of land in 2003, to accomodate its growing population. -
Renovation proposal is submitted to planning board
IALI first submitted its plans for renovation to the Brookhaven Town Planning Board in December of 2009. -
Town of Brookhaven holds a hearing regarding the renovation plan
The Planning Board held a hearing in late September for both Selden residents and IALI members to voice their opinion. -
Original date of Planning Board vote
The Planning Board was supposed to vote on the renovation plans on October 13, however the vote was postponed by several weeks. -
Board approves renovation plan
The renovation plan was voted on and approved by all seven members of the Planning Board on November 22, 2010.