Religious symbols and messages in the windows of the home of Russell Simmons are displayed facing Ground Zero in New York
Religious symbols and messages in the windows of the home of music producer Russell Simmons are displayed facing Ground Zero in New York City on August 25, 2010. UPI/John Angelillo
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To those Muslims looking to expand Islam's global reach, symbolism is very important.
Hundreds of demonstrators both for and against a proposed Islamic center near Ground Zero gathered Sunday in New York City.
The imam behind the proposed Islamic center near Ground Zero has begun a three-country, U.S.-backed tour to build religious tolerance, officials say.
President Obama's comments about a planned mosque in New York have placed a national spotlight on the controversial project, observers said.
A proposed mosque two blocks from the World Trade Center site got a boost Tuesday from the New York City Landmarks Commission.
An imam planning a 13-story Islamic community center near Ground Zero in New York says it will help eliminate terrorism, not encourage it.
