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Hajj Chafic Moussa
Diaspora community leader and Islamic-centre pioneerA member of the Machghara diaspora associated with six decades of service to the Islamic Center of America and community work.
Biography
Hajj Chafic Moussa came from Machghara and became an active figure in the Lebanese diaspora community in the United States.
His story is closely connected to the history of the Islamic Center of America and to decades of volunteering, institution-building, and service to the community.
His work represents an important part of Machghara’s diaspora history and the role of emigrants in preserving connections between generations and their town of origin.
Notable Contributions
Supported the Islamic Center of America and its community mission over several decades.
Helped strengthen social and cultural ties within the Lebanese diaspora.