Mosques Face Backlash for Broadcasting Prayers 🕌🙏

The City of Mississauga passed a motion to temporarily exempt mosques from a noise bylaw so they can broadcast the sunset prayer call over loudspeakers until Ramadan ends on May 24. Multiple cities across Canada, including Toronto, have done the same for their mosques. The intention was to foster a sense of community for Muslims who are barred from going to mosques during Ramadan due to the lockdown. An open letter calling to reverse this decision argues that broadcasting the Islamic call to prayer amounts to a “violation of human rights.” “Those who would like to celebrate religious holidays should be allowed to do so without infringing on the rights of others,” the letter said.

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Source: Mosques Face Backlash for Broadcasting Evening Prayers During Ramadan

Location: Mississauga, Canada