Mosque goers vs. Dog walkers

Visitors of the El Fath mosque in the Amersfoort neighborhood of Liendert (Netherlands) and dog walkers along the Valleikanaal, behind the prayer house, are not hitting it off. Some mosque goers are annoyed by the four-legged animals, who for many Muslims are impure, running freely.

The dog owners say that El Fath didn't have permission for an entrance on the footpath. Most don't plan to leash their dogs. Local party BPA brought the issue up to the city council. [Islam in Europe] Read more