(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 3/28/23) – On Wednesday, March 29, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota) and Dar Al Hijrah Mosque leaders and faith leaders from across the state plan to testify at a Minneapolis city public hearing in support of a noise ordinance change to allow for the Islamic call to prayer to be broadcast from loudspeakers for all 5 daily prayers in Minneapolis.
Background:
Councilwoman Chughtai’s resolution to amend the noise ordinance will be discussed at a public hearing during the Public Health and Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. The resolution seeks to modify the noise violation exemption related to sounds associated with religious worship to allow for all 5 daily prayers to be called, as the current ordinance only permits 3 prayers.
SEE: Noise Ordinance Change
https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/file/2023-00176.
WHAT: Public Hearing Public Health and Safety Committee meeting
WHEN: Wednesday March 29Th 1:30pm
WHERE: Minneapolis City Hall, 350 S. 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, Jhussein@cair.com
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com