COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) _ The Islamic Center of Central Missouri in Columbia is
finally moving forward with an expansion project after nearly two decades of
planning.
The Columbia Missourian reports the Planning and Zoning Commission has
approved building a two-story facility behind the center’s mosque and school.
The Columbia City Council will need to sign off on the expansion project in
coming weeks.
The new building will contain classrooms, a gym, kitchen, storage space and
bathrooms. The facility will support the Islamic Center’s efforts to donate food
for the homeless and help refugees with language barriers and job hunting.
Imam Misbahu Musbahu says the community has outgrown its space. He says the
center sometimes has to split worshippers into two sections to fit everyone.
The center hopes to begin construction in November.
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