Ancient Iraqi Minority Group Seeks Mass. Center

December 6, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Boston Channel

Wire Service: AP

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/21880218/detail.html

Refugee activists are hoping to build a Mandaean cultural center somewhere in Massachusetts as more Iraqi Mandaean refugees relocate to the Bay State.

Mandaean doctor Wisam Breegi said activists are developing plans to raise $2.5 million for a cultural center that would offer job training to Mandaean refugees and teach Mandaean religion to refugee children.