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Philadelphia Masjid Way renaming

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Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.

Public comments (7)

SupportiveRochelle BilalMar 5, 2026

The Sheriff, an original founder of Sister Clara Mohammed school, urged support for the street renaming and corrected the historical record on Sister Clara Mohammed.

CITY COUNCIL — March 5, 2026 · 1:24:05 →
SupportiveTone BarrMar 5, 2026

Community liaison for the Masjid thanked Gauthier and described the Masjid's $450,000 scholarship program and community legacy.

CITY COUNCIL — March 5, 2026 · 1:32:31 →
SupportiveSaifulh MuohammadMar 5, 2026

Framed the renaming as historic recognition of the Nation of Islam's legacy and all Philadelphia masjids.

CITY COUNCIL — March 5, 2026 · 1:33:30 →
SupportiveDawood TonyMar 5, 2026

Called the renaming a recognition of Sister Clara Mohammed's pioneering legacy in education.

CITY COUNCIL — March 5, 2026 · 1:35:48 →
SupportiveBilal QayyumMar 5, 2026

Called the renaming historic — the first street in Philadelphia named for a masjid — and urged adoption.

CITY COUNCIL — March 5, 2026 · 1:47:32 →
SupportiveSister TaleahMar 5, 2026

President of City of Dreams Coalition supported the renaming, calling the Masjid a community anchor for generations.

CITY COUNCIL — March 5, 2026 · 2:10:11 →
SupportiveKelis HarrisMar 5, 2026

A Cheney University student and Muslim Student Association secretary spoke for youth in support of the renaming.

CITY COUNCIL — March 5, 2026 · 2:12:33 →