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The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro has extended the deadline for bids to build its new center that has been the target of vandalism and a lawsuit opposing the construction.
Mosque leaders told The Tennessean that contractors haven't been interested in the project, and the August target date has been extended. The center also opened up bidding to contractors outside the state.
"It's not a secret that we could not get the bids that we would hope to get," said Saleh Sbenaty, a member of the mosque planning committee. "That can be for various reasons. Some contractors are busy . and sometimes you find a contractor who really would like to get the job who is feeling some pressure from the community."