[SilvieWaldorfMD]

“Meriden is pleased to have you here,” Benigni said.
Afterward, he added: “What we appreciate is that the mosque has reached out to us. We want to make Meriden a better place, and they do, too.”

Hmmm... so, what’s next for Meriden? Publicly-funded American madrassas? Wouldn’t doubt it...

[OCC]

Soon after moving into their new building, Husain said the members went out into the neighborhood to introduce themselves and present residents with a small gift (chocolates), which is their custom.

But... they gave out chocolates, which is their custom!