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Germany's Muslim community opened the doors of its mosques to non-Muslims Monday to encourage dialogue and help overcome misunderstandings about Islam.
Nearly 1,000 mosques across Germany took part in "Open Mosque Day", an annual event organized by Islamic associations in the country.
Ahmet Fuat Candir, Turkey's religious services attaché in Berlin, said conflicts in the Middle East and terrorist attacks have sparked fears and anti-Muslim sentiments in Germany.