‘We’ve come to pray here’: CT mosque hit with noise complaint

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.

Be patient sooner or later theyl start bombing each other

Welcome DA in western cape their first move against religion advise by zionist in israel,more attck will be made by DA.

Abide just like others made to abide where this religion is in control

This is going to be turned in to a racial issue

Yes it is noise for other people. Time to change YOUR ways to accommodate other people.

Freedom of religion does not give religions freedom to break laws it only gives individuals the freedom from having religion imposed on them by the state the conduct of worship is subject to all other laws the non religious are likewise protected from religion been imposed

Would love to know the name of the complainant

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