The center, located two blocks from where the twin towers stood, which was attacked 11 September 2001, was the subject of an intense debate about Islam's place among the many religions in the United States.
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Last year at niårsdagen of terrorist attacks took thousands of people in marches and protests in New York in connection with the center, and in Florida threatened an evangelical pastor to burn the Koran not the center was moved.
There has been a mosque at the site in the last two years, but the new center in connection with the mosque, people from all religions, social services and recreation, as well as Wellness, fitness and training facilities.