Qld: Islamic battle over - let the games begin

AAP General News (Australia)
02-10-2009
Qld: Islamic battle over - let the games begin

Backers of a controversial new Islamic school on the Gold Coast are hoping sport can
bring the community together.

The plan for a 60-student Islamic school at Cararra sparked angry protests and 18-hundred
signatures on a petition opposing its establishment near the pentecostal Dream Centre
Christian Church.

The Gold Coast City Council unanimously approved the construction of the college on
Monday .. and councillors suggest a sporting fixture could act as a way to promote harmony
after the bitter wrangle.

Trustee of the Islamic school .. KEYSAR TRAD .. has warmly welcomed the idea.

He says he's all for a cricket match .. and promises to be a very gentle bowler ..

although he says he'd bat a lot better if the pitch was an extra yard long.

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