02 September 2010

Mecca discotheque - Name of discotheque outraged Muslims

.... an old discotheque in the city of Aguilas in the southwestern province of Murcia opened its doors on June 18 under the name La Meca amid protests from Muslim individuals and organizations ....

"Muslims pray towards Mecca and it is there that the prophet received the holy Quran. Calling a place for dancing and drinking by that name shows disregard to the feelings of Muslims "

Head of Spanish Federation of Islamic Religious Entities Mohamed AliA poll conducted after the inauguration of the discotheque revealed the indignation of Spanish Muslims who viewed the action as disrespectful and prejudiced. [Al Arabiya] Read more [via Islam in Europe]