For many locals, concerns about the mosque aren’t always about religion itself, but about familiarity, daily lifestyle changes, and uncertainty.

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For many locals, concerns about the mosque aren’t always about religion itself, but about familiarity, daily lifestyle changes, and uncertainty.
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