(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/13/2023) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed passage of a resolution by the Minneapolis City Council allowing the adhan, or Islamic call to prayer, to be publicly broadcast from mosques five times a day.
Following a unanimous vote on Thursday, Minneapolis became the first major city in America to allow the Islamic call to prayer to be broadcast from mosques publicly for each of the five daily prayers. Previously, the city’s noise rules prevented some morning and evening calls at certain times of the year because they occurred at night. The mayor is expected to sign the new resolution on Monday.
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In a statement, CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein said:
“This is a historic victory for religious freedom and pluralism for our entire nation. We thank the members of the Minneapolis City Council for setting this great example, and we urge other cities to follow it.
“We would particularly like to thank Councilmember Aisha Chughtai, who led the effort to pass the resolution.”
He noted that CAIR-MN attended the city council meeting and urged members to vote in favor of the resolution.
SEE: CAIR-Minnesota to Urge Minneapolis City Council to Allow 5-Daily Calls to Prayer
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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