Islamic center opens its doors. From: Post-Bulletin (Rochester, MN) | Date: January 25, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Post-Bulletin. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Matt Russell

Jan. 25--Do you have questions about Islam, or about the Muslim community in Rochester?

The Rochester Islamic Center will open its doors to give people perspective on a range of issues from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, when it holds the first in a monthly series of open houses aimed at tightening connections with the community.

"We won't be offended, so there is no need to be politically correct," said event organizer Rashed Ferdous of Rochester. "You can ask 'What about terrorists?' or 'What about bombings?'"

The Saturday open house will ...

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