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Which country has banned Azaan?
Limitation on calls to prayer by Muslims exist in countries including the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, the UK, Austria, Norway, and Belgium. Some cities have independently banned or restricted the use of loudspeakers by mosques, including Lagos, Nigeria, and some communities in the US state of Michigan.
Does Saudi Arabia follow the Quran?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a sovereign Arab Islamic State. Its religion is Islam. Its constitution is Almighty God’s Book, The Holy Qur’an, and the Sunna (Traditions) of the Prophet (PBUH).
What timing loudspeakers shall not used in public areas?
(2) A loud speaker or a public address system or any sound producing instrument or a musical instrument or a sound amplifier shall not be used at night time except in closed premises for communication within, like auditoria, conference rooms, community halls, banquet halls or during a public emergency.
Why were loudspeakers banned at mosques in India in 1999?
In 1999, in debating a proposed blanket ban on loudspeakers atop mosques, some political leaders in India alleged that loudspeakers had been used to create communal tension, and that they had been used to incite a riot in Nandurbar, Maharashtra state, on November 10, 1999.
Is religion a ground to violate noise pollution rules in India?
In India, noise pollution activists have called for restricting the use of loudspeakers, stating religion is not a ground to violate noise rules.
Where are loudspeakers banned in the US?
Some cities have independently banned or restricted the use of loudspeakers by mosques, including Lagos, Nigeria, and some communities in the US state of Michigan. In November 2016, a proposal to prohibit the use of loudspeakers by religious institutions during rest hours was approved in Israel.
Why is there no rock music in Saudi Arabia?
Also, music classes are not allowed in public schools, because music is considered forbidden since school curricula must follow the rules of Islam (Don’t expect many opportunities to teach music in Saudi Arabia to pop up!). Despite this, rock bands and music enthusiasts still find ways to express their passion for music, away from the public eye.