Islamic centre near Ground Zero open

2011-09-22 10:15
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New York - An Islamic cultural centre has opened its doors months after becoming a lightning rod for debate because of its proximity to ground zero.

People streamed on Wednesday evening into the centre two blocks from where hijackers crashed jets into the World Trade Centre.

The opening featured an exhibit of photographs of children from various ethnicities. It also includes a mosque that has been open for two years.

The centre's opponents object to a Muslim prayer space near the site of the September 11 attacks.

The project's developer said there were "incredible mistakes" like not including family members of 9/11 victims from the start.

- SAPA

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