Moscow: Muslims oppose alterations to historic mosque

Moscow: Muslims oppose alterations to historic mosque


Via AFP:

Muslim groups in the Russian capital strongly oppose planned changes to one of Moscow's oldest mosques in spite of a favourable ruling by their leaders, Ria Novosti news agency reported Monday.

Following a decision by a council of muftis, or Islamic scholars the 1904 structure is being enlarged to accommodate thousands of faithful and add a hotel and shops.

But on Monday Russian Muslim organisations said in a joint statement they disagree with the council decision and would take the case to higher state authorities to have it overturned.

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