Charlotte Islamic Academy
| Charlotte Islamic Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 8810 Hickory Ridge rd. Charlotte, NC 28075 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Principal | Azim Beg |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12th grade |
| Website | Official website |
Charlotte Islamic Academy (C.I.Academy) was the first Islamic institution established in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school opened in 1998 at the site of the Charlotte Islamic Center.[1]
After the September 11, 2001 attacks the school received threatening phone calls, forcing it to close for a week.[2]
In 2004, the school moved to a building owned by a local Presbyterian church after disagreements with the Islamic Center over control of religious education.[3] The school then hired Dr. Shagufta Raja, a physicist from the Charlotte area, as its Principal. Dr. Raja led the school to great success and the enrollment more than tripled in a short period of time. However, the school was dealt several financial blows that resulted in the re-merger of the two Islamic schools. Additionally, there was some controversy amongst Presbyterians when Christian symbols were removed or covered, with the permission of the church.[4]
After the re-merger, the board of the new school changed its name to Charlotte Islamic Academy. The current Principal is Mr. Azim Beg [5]
References
- ↑ "CHARLOTTE ISLAMIC SCHOOL WILL OPEN SEPT. 8, FOR STUDENTS THROUGH 4TH GRADE". The Charlotte Observer. 1998-08-22. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
- ↑ Elaasar, Aladdin (2004). Silent Victims: The Plight of Arab & Muslim Americans in Post 9/11 America. AuthorHouse. p. 124. ISBN 1-4184-1055-1. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
- ↑ "MOSQUE TO HOUSE AL-HUDA". The Charlotte Observer. 2004-05-26. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
- ↑ "Church removes crosses and covers up windows to accommodate Islamic school". The Layman. 2004-05-26. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
- ↑ http://ciacademy.us/admin/
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Coordinates: 35°12′31″N 80°46′08″W / 35.2085°N 80.7690°W