Statement of the Presidency of Religious Affairs
The Presidency of Religious Affairs stated that the complaints about the American Religious Center do not reflect the truth. In the statement, detailed information about the purpose and activities of the center was shared.
Features of the American Religious Center
The American Religious Center was built to bring together Turkish citizens and millions of Muslims living in the USA and to promote the values of Islamic civilization. The center was opened in 2016 with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Services and Impact of the Center
The center serves Turkish citizens and Muslim communities in the region by offering mosque-centered social activity areas. Being the largest Islamic center in the USA, the American Religious Center has become the meeting point of the Muslim community in its region.
“The American Religious Center was built to bring Turkish citizens together and promote Turkish culture and civilization, and it is appreciated by the surrounding community. The prosecution about the center do not reflect the truth.” It was emphasized in the statement.