Islamic Society of Greater Houston
Islamic Society of Greater Houston logo | |
| Abbreviation | ISGH |
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| Formation | 1969 |
| Type | non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization |
| Purpose | To serve the Muslims of Houston and, along with other faith based communities, be a beacon of light to illuminate and serve the city. |
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Region served | Houston, Texas |
President | Emran Gazi |
| Website | isgh |
The Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH) is a system of mosques in Greater Houston. It is headquartered at the Eastside Main Center in Upper Kirby in Houston.
As of 1990 the ISGH served as the main Sunni mosque system in Houston, As of 2000, most Sunni mosques are a part of the ISGH. As of 2007 the ISGH included 17 mosques and had both Sunni and Shia members. As of that year, its president was Rodwan Saleh, a Sunni. In 2007 Saleh stated that he estimated that 15% of the members were Shia. As 1990, the Iranian Shia in Houston primarily used the ISGH mosques for occasional needs including marriages and funerals. As of that year, the ISGH had multiple branches in Houston. As of 2012, it is the largest Islamic community organization in Greater Houston. The current president of ISGH is Emran Gazi and the vice president is Javed Malik.