Houston mosques are opening up as 24-hour shelters for Harvey victims

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See photos of the destruction and flooding caused by Harvey. Houston mosques are opening up as 24-shelters to help displaced victims of Hurricane Harvey. Photos: Harvey after Houston





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The Houston Muslim community is opening its doors to residents displaced by Harvey's flooding.

M.J. Khan, president of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston, recently spoke with Mic.com about turning the group's mosques into 24-hour shelters.

"This is an obligation, a religious obligation to help others," Khan said. "When you give, you don't give only to your own family. ... You give to anybody who needs help."

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The Islamic Society of Greater Houston represents 21 Islamic centers in the area. Khan said all types of evacuees, including a number of families, have come to find shelter at the places of worship.

"We have mosques all over the greater Houston area," Khan said. "If you have no place to go, go to your neighborhood mosque."

Houston's NRG Center has also recently opened up as a major shelter for residents impacted by Harvey.

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Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said victims seeking shelter should go to NRG instead of the at-capacity George R. Brown Convention Center – if possible.

To see a full list of shelters in the Houston area, check out Chron.com's running list.

See photos of the destruction and flooding caused by Harvey above.