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Faith beyond borders: How the New Haven Islamic Center became a beacon of unity in Connecticut

As the Iqama call begins softly through the main prayer hall of the New Haven Islamic Center (NHIC), hundreds of worshippers quickly become quiet. It is a calm moment. Shoes left neatly in rows, voices hushed, hearts aligned. The scent of worn rugs and spices from the neighboring halal restaurant lingers in the air. Men…