"The Islamic Center is considered the largest mosque in San Diego County. The organization says its mission is to not only serve the Muslim population but also "work with the larger community to serve the less fortunate, to educate, and to better our nation.""
"The mosque is located in a neighborhood of homes, apartments and strip malls with Middle Eastern restaurants and markets. The mosque holds five daily prayers and includes the Al Rashid School, which offers courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies and the Quran."
"At the time of the shooting, aerial TV footage showed more than a dozen children, holding hands, being escorted out of the parking lot of the center."
The Islamic Center is the largest mosque in San Diego County. The organization states its mission includes serving the Muslim population and working with the larger community to serve the less fortunate, educate, and better the nation. The mosque is situated in a neighborhood with homes, apartments, strip malls, and Middle Eastern restaurants and markets. The center holds five daily prayers and includes Al Rashid School, offering courses in Arabic language, Islamic studies, and the Quran. During the shooting, aerial TV footage showed more than a dozen children holding hands and being escorted out of the parking lot of the center.
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