Mosques

China removes domes and other decorative elements from mosques

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China removes domes and other decorative elements from mosques as ruling Communist Party continues clampdown on the country’s religious institutions China is removing Arab-style domes & other decorative elements from mosques  The Nanguan Mosque in Yinchuan had its bright green domes removed   A similar move is being seen at mosques in Linxia, a city known … Read more

Mosques across Britain could sound the call to prayer through loudspeakers

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Mosques across the country could start sounding the daily call to prayer through loudspeakers following a series of unofficial pilot programmes. Scores of communities were allowed to use public address systems to alert the faithful during the holy month of Ramadan, which ended last night. Several councils gave permission for the call – known as … Read more