As is their annual Ramadan tradition, Muslims at the Bay Area’s largest mosque will welcome friends and strangers to an open house Saturday evening. But this year, they’ll be showcasing a new minaret — the architectural equivalent to a Christian cross or Jewish Star of David.
The minaret, derived from an Arabic word meaning lighthouse, stands 64-feet tall, and can be spotted along U.S. Highway 101 or in the light industrial neighborhood of Scott Boulevard. Made with all-American steel, the symbolic [...]
READ MORE »














