Congregants of a District Six mosque have described a complaint over its daily call to prayer as absurd and ridiculous.
CAPE TOWN - As Muslims around the globe mark the holy month of Ramadan, a Cape Town mosque situated in Muir Street has been hit with a noise complaint.It's too noisy, according to a resident. The public was recently made aware of a complaint lodged with police.
In a statement, the mosque's leaders explained the adhan was sounded daily since its inception 100 years ago. A meeting was held on Saturday to discuss the matter. Two congregants told Eyewitness News they were shocked by the noise complaint lodged by a local resident.Another congregant added: “It’s a part of our culture, so it needs to be maintained.”
In a statement, members of the Muir Street Mosque committee said they would engage with officials requesting a review of the city's by-law which addresses noise pollution. It’s understood the City of Cape Town will investigate the matter after Ramadan.
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