The first mosque in Troy officially opened today after years of legal battles ‘It’s a joyous feeling, it’s great’
Troy, Mich. – A Muslim group in Troy celebrated the official opening of the first mosque in the city.
The mosque, located near Wattles Rd and Rochester Rd, has been the center of a legal battle between the city and the Muslim group. Opening the doors has been a long time coming.
After five years of fighting, the Muslim group is feeling joyous.
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