Muslims are to demonstrate in Cardiff to protest against laws across Europe which they say are anti-Islam. Saturday's protest is to highlight what they believe is an "ideological attack" on Islam.
Organiser Muhammad Abu Yaffir said: "Muslims feel very strongly about these laws being introduced across Europe." Last year Switzerland voted to ban the building of new minarets, while France is debating a ban on the Islamic veil. [BBC] Read more
30 people turn out for 'Islamic' protest A number of laws are being proposed across Europe, including Switzerland voting to ban the building of new minarets and France considering a ban on the veil. Belgium’s lower parliament has also voted to ban women from wearing the full Islamic face veil in public earlier.
People at the rally yesterday were led in prayer before a number of Muslim speakers addressed onlookers through a PA system. Protesters held aloft flags and banners which bore the slogans “Shariah 4 Europe” and “Islam is the answer”. [Wales On Sunday] Read more
