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Jews Attend Inauguration of First Mosque in London

October 4, 1926
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

Jewish dignitaries and representatives of the Jewish press were present yesterday at the inauguration of the first mosque erected in England.

The mosque was erected in Southfields, a suburb of London, and was built under the patronage of Emir Feisul, son of Ibn Saud, victorious leader of the Wahabis and ruler of Mecca.

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