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
Saudi Arabia appoints 10 women in senior roles in holy mosques in a rare move to boost female employment in the Islamic kingdom Saudi Arabia is seeking to boost female employment and has appointed 10 women in senior roles at Islam’s holiest sites, according to authorities Appointment of women in senior positions at religious institutions … Read more
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