Old North Dayton celebrates opening of Ahiska Turkish mosque

The event at the Osman Gazi Mosque, at 1508 Valley St., was open to the entire community, and featured dignitaries from across the globe.

Credit: CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

Credit: CORNELIUS FROLIK / STAFF

Celebrations included a picnic in a park owned by the mosque and a prayer service.

The Dayton area has a growing community of more than 1,000 Ashiska Turkish families, according to estimates.

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