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A 15-acre mosque and retail project in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, got preliminary approval amid public opposition, pending final city council vote in January 2026.
A 15-acre Islamic development project including a mosque and retail space in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, received preliminary approval from the city’s Planning Commission on December 18, 2025, following a contentious public meeting with over 60 speakers, mostly opposing the plan.
The project, led by the Islamic Society of Tulsa and the North American Islamic Trust, aims to serve an estimated 10,000 Muslims in the Tulsa area.
The commission’s vote addressed zoning and technical matters, not cultural or religious impacts.
State Rep. Gabe Woolley, a Republican, urged residents to pray, expressing concern about the project’s implications.
Final approval hinges on a January 20, 2026, decision by the Broken Arrow City Council.
Un proyecto de mezquita y comercio minorista de 15 acres en Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, obtuvo la aprobación preliminar en medio de la oposición pública, pendiente de la votación final del consejo de la ciudad en enero de 2026.