"The mosque was closed by its owners, the Al Maktoum Foundation, a Dubai-based charity which funds the centre to the tune of around €2.5 million annually These troubles became publicised following what the centre said was a "deeply troubling" incident where a meeting about its future and governance descended into violence. The mosque was closed by its owners, the Al Maktoum Foundation, a Dubai-based charity which funds the centre to the tune of around €2.5 million annually."
"What followed was an arduous High Court battle which ultimately resulted in a settlement last month in which a former ICCI director, Dr Abdel Basset El-Sayed, was ordered to pay the legal fees of other directors whom he accused of corporate criminality. A reopening ceremony took place last night at the Clonskeagh mosque in south Dublin - opened by President Mary Robinson in 1996 - and was attended by various dignitaries from home and abroad to mark the return of worshippers in time for Ramadan, the holiest month is the Islamic calendar."
"Formally commencing the ceremonial reopening of the mosque to worshippers, chairperson of the board of the ICCI, Ahmad Tahlak, reminded the congregation of its original purpose as "a home of faith that contributes positively to the society in which it stands". "Today marks not just an opening, but a new chapter," Mr Tahlak said. "Clonskeagh mosque is part of Ireland's social fabric - it belongs to this city, this neighbourhood and this country. "Our commitment is clear: to ensure that this mosque contin"
The Clonskeagh mosque in south Dublin was closed by its owners, the Al Maktoum Foundation, which funds the centre about €2.5 million annually. Troubles became public after a "deeply troubling" meeting about the centre's future and governance descended into violence. A subsequent High Court battle ended in a settlement that ordered former ICCI director Dr Abdel Basset El-Sayed to pay the legal fees of other directors he had accused. A ceremonial reopening took place ahead of Ramadan, attended by community representatives, government officials and foreign ambassadors. Chairperson Ahmad Tahlak emphasized the mosque's role as a home of faith and part of Ireland's social fabric.
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