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The National: 'Mother Mosque rises from flood'
John McGlothlen
Jul. 21, 2008 12:01 am
From The National (Abu Dhabi Media Company):
Through the mosque's website, mothermosque.org, Mr [Taha] Tawil anticipates that more people will see what has happened and donate money in support. So far, he estimates, only a few thousand dollars have been collected for the flood relief. He values the damages at about US$75,000 (Dh275,000). ...“This act brought us back to our human nature, our humanity,” he said. “The flood got all in its path. There was no distinguishing between religions.” ...
“This act brought us back to our human nature, our humanity,” he said. “The flood got all in its path. There was no distinguishing between religions.” ...