Arab News reports that the new Islamic Cultural Center has finally opened in the Boston suburb of Roxbury. The Center has been a bone of contention in the city, with many angry words, and law suits, charging it with the hidden intention of fomenting Islamic revolution in the US. Much of the animus was fueled by the fact that Saudi-based organizations were involved in its funding.
Islamic Cultural Center opens in Boston
Arab NewsBOSTON: “It’s a wonderful monument,” said Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick in his taped remarks played at the opening of a new large mosque at Roxbury Crossing here last week. “I’m so proud to stand with all of you,” said Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino.
The mosque marks the 68,000 square foot Islamic Cultural Center (ICC), designed by Dr. Sami Angawi, and pioneered by Dr. Walid Fitaihi, member of the board of trustees of ICC and chairman of the board of trustees and CEO of Jeddah-based International Medi-cal Center. Dr. Osama Kandeel and the first Muslim in the US Congress, Minnesota Democrat Keith Ellison, besides hundreds of Muslims were among those present.
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Below are two pieces from The Boston Globe, from its ‘@ Odds’ section:
The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center: Trustworthy community
The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center: Leaders are extremist
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