Shakil Patel

Shakil Patel is a Loma Linda, California-based architect known for his work designing mosques for Muslim congregations in California.

Early life

An Indian American, Patel was born in Mumbai, India. He moved to Loma Linda in 1985, choosing the town because, as a religious Muslim, he does not drink alcoholic beverages, and was attracted by the fact that Loma Linda, which was founded by Seventh-day Adventists, was legally dry.[1] Patel served a 10-year term as City Planning Commissioner, consistently voting against lifting the ban on selling alcohol.[1][2] He is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects Inland California chapter.[3]

Career

Patel is known for designing mosques that fit into the California landscape by combining elements of California's Spanish colonial style with traditional Islamic features such as minarets and/or tower and pointed arches.[4]

Patel's buildings include the Islamic Center of Riverside,[5] the Islamic Center of the South Bay,[6] and the Ontario, California masjid.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 Miller, Bettye Wells (August 21, 2005). "Inland man's faith shapes way of life // Patel ; The architect finds his piety fits well with comparably spiritual Loma Linda neighbors". The Press-Enterprise.
  2. ↑ Obsatz, Sharon (September 21, 2000). "Planners OK beer, wine permit: The Loma Linda commission approved a controversial application for a Barton Road restaurant". The Press-Enterprise.
  3. ↑ "Board of Directors". American Institute of Architects Inland California. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Marquez, Lizete (June 10, 2010). "Muslim organization to open place of worship in Ontario". The San Bernardino Sun. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Islamic Center of Riverside". MIT. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Federal lawsuit over proposed Lomita Islamic center settled". Los Angeles Times. February 4, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
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