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Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 6.05 GMT

Jaffna Grand Mosque reopens after 20 yrs

 
The Jaffna Grand Mosque was reopened for the Muslim community yesterday (1 June) after 20 years.

The Dutch-built mosque, which dates from 1713, was abandoned in 1990 as the separatist LTTE drove Muslims away from the Northern Province .

According to Ucan News website, the May 28 re-opening ceremony was attended by 50 other religious officials from the North and East.


 
                   
 
   
   
   
   
   

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