The mosque gained national attention when Abu Hamza al-Masri, a radical preacher, became its imam in 1997. In 2003, the mosque was closed by its trustees following an anti-terrorist police raid, and re-opened in 2005 under new leadership.
The mosque gained national attention when Abu Hamza al-Masri a radical preacher became its imam in 1997 In 2003, the mosque was closed by its trustees following an anti-terrorist police raid and re-opened in 2005 under new leadership.