Government shuts down mosque due to congregation of “extremists”
16 Feb 2014, 8:43 PM
Ahmed Rilwan
Malé City Council has shut down the Dharumavantha Rasgefaanu mosque to stop unauthorised Friday prayers by a group described as “extremists” by the Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Mohamed Shaheem Ali.
A City Council notice posted at the mosque said that on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ request it was to be temporarily shutdown following yesterday’s morning prayers.
Minivan News observed at the time of A’sr prayers that the mosque did not have any group congregation, however the notice posted at the mosque was no longer visible. Only a few individuals worshippers were present.
A copy of the Home Ministry letter signed by Minister Umar Naseer – posted along with the notice – requested the shutdown “as a first step” against unauthorised Friday prayers performed in the mosque.
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