The Jefferson Muslim Association was founded in 1984 by a group of concerned Muslims to address the growing needs of the local Muslim community. Initially, a small make shift location was made available in order to accommodate the Friday services and other prayers. Very quickly the need arose to have an establishment purposely built to address the community's spiritual and social needs. With sincere drive and motivation, funds were raised by many generous residents and the building known as Masjid (Mosque) Abubakr was built in 1988. This Mosque is the only purpose built structure of its kind in the greater New Orleans area thus far as its dome and single minaret beautifully illustrates.