Suuqa Karmel, 2944 Pillsbury Ave S , Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Suuqa Karmel
Address:	2944 Pillsbury Avenue S
Neighborhood/s:	Whittier, Minneapolis, Minnesota
City/locality- State/province	Minneapolis, Minnesota
County- State/province:	Hennepin County, Minnesota
State/province:	Minnesota
Country:	United States
Historic Function:	Business
Current Function:	Business

With over 22,000 Somalis in Minnesota, it is not surprising that the continent’s first Somali mall, a stone’s throw from Lake Street, bustles with activity as people browse clothing stores and perfume shops, pick up dry cleaning, sip tea, and use the Internet cafe. Karmel Square is a microcosm of Somalia’s rich cultural traditions- Somali snacks can be purchased, as well as prayer rugs- but most importantly, the mall has become a meeting place for the transplanted Somali community. Basim Sabri, owns the building that houses Suuqa Karmel, began the mall to incubate small Somali retail business as a way to bring success to a community where over 80% of the population is found in the poorest areas of Minneapolis.

Basim Sabri opened another mall at Cedar and Riverside, and his brother has started another at Elliot and 24th in hopes that they will be as successful and positive as Suuqa Karmel.

Contents 1 Memories and stories 2 Badges 3 Photo Gallery 4 Related Links 5 Notes

Memories and stories

Badges

This place is part of Right on Lake Street

Photo Gallery

Related Links

Notes