A Sunni place of worship established in the year 1981, Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman is also Durham's largest mosque. A diverse community welcoming Muslims from different parts of the world including Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Palestine, this mosque offers a range of services - conducts Nikahs (marriages) and Aqeeqah. Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman also provides tours apart from conducting various religious, educational and social activities. Special classes educating the youth about Islam are also held at the mosque.
Founded in 1934, The Sarah P. Duke Gardens offers 55 acres (22 hectares) of world-class gardens in the center of Duke University. More than five miles (eight kilometers) of pathways lead visitors on walks through four sections of beautifully landscaped terraces, gardens, and arboretums. The Duke Gardens host gardening, photography, and natural history classes, and a summer concert series. A cafe and a visitor center are on the grounds. Walking and trolley tours are given four days a week; reservations are recommended.
Reynolds Coliseum was built in the early 1940s as a place that would hold the various events celebrated by the people of Raleigh. And so it has! The Coliseum is actually an arena which plays host to multiple sports events. However, it also serves as a venue for conferences, seminars, galas and other functions that entertain people in the city. Located on North Carolina State's campus, this venue has an ideal location for conferences.