# Islamic Center Near Ground Zero Has New Imam January 14, 2011 Author: Paul Vitello Source: The New York Times Long-simmering tensions between co-founders of the proposed Islamic center and mosque near ground zero led to a parting of the ways on Friday that sharply reduced the role of one: the imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, long the project’s public face. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf will remain on the board of a planned Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero, but his role in the project was reduced. See also:- [ Park51/Cordoba House ](/news-stories/park51cordoba-house) - [ September 11 ](/news-stories/september-11) - [ Center Openings/Milestones ](/news-stories/center-openingsmilestones) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)