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Maryland Mosque Hosts Memorial for Iran’s Former President Raisi

Iran International
Article Source: Iran International

Article Source: Iran International

Sheikh Ahmad Bahraini (2nd R) registers to vote in the Iranian presidential elections at a polling station set up at the Islamic Education Center (IEC) in Potomac, Md., June 12, 2009 - SASAN AFSOOSI/AFP via Getty Images
  • The Islamic Education Center (IEC) in Potomac, Md., hosted a memorial for Iran’s former President Ebrahim Raisi, which sparked criticism and renewed scrutiny of the mosque’s ties to Tehran.
  • The IEC has faced accusations of being a haven for supporters of the Islamic Republic of Iran and has historical connections with the controversial Alavi Foundation.
  • IEC management asserts the center is solely a place of worship, distancing itself from political affiliations despite allegations. Read More

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