Charlotte Islamic Academy

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]

Charlotte Islamic Academy
Location
8810 Hickory Ridge Road

Charlotte, North Carolina
28075

United States
Coordinates35°12′31″N 80°46′08″W
Information
TypePrivate
CEEB code340726
PrincipalAzim Beg
GradesPre-K–12
Websitewww.ciacademy.us

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] 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
  1. "CHARLOTTE ISLAMIC SCHOOL WILL OPEN SEPT. 8, FOR STUDENTS THROUGH 4TH GRADE". The Charlotte Observer. 1998-08-22. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
  2. 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.
  3. "MOSQUE TO HOUSE AL-HUDA". The Charlotte Observer. 2004-05-26. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
  4. "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.
  5. "Administrations".



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