In the beginning Temple No.8 was not known as Rabia Temple.  It was known and recognized by the name of Union Temple No. 8.  The word Union had a great influence on the Masonic people in Florida.  Four Grand Bodies in Florida use the Title Union.  The Grand Lodge was Named Union because of the merger of the two Grand Lodges in 1879.  These came thereafter: Union Grand R.A.M., Union Grand Commandery, K.T. Union Grand Court H. of J. therefore, Union Temple was justified at that point and time.

The name Union met with objections from the Imperial Council because the name Union was not an Arabic name.  Therefore, the name Union was changed to Rabia in 1944.

Rabia Temple has been living up to the purpose an principles of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine since its inception.  Our participation in the activities of the Imperial Council has been intensified for many years.

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