# A Mosque Building Boom November 16, 2010 Author: Zain Shauk Source: The Houston Chronicle Forty years ago, the thought of granite counter tops, marble floors and indoor basketball gyms at Houston mosques seemed unthinkable. But after decades of growth, the Muslim community is expanding and building new facilities at an unprecedented pace, with features and amenities that rival five-star hotels, leaders say. See also:- [ Park51/Cordoba House ](/news-stories/park51cordoba-house) - [ Statistics ](/news-stories/statistics) - [ Center Openings/Milestones ](/news-stories/center-openingsmilestones) - [ Holidays/Worship ](/news-stories/holidaysworship) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)