Friday, March 03, 2006

Daily Times - Muslims in Athens wait for city’s first mosque

"Muslims in Athens wait for city’s first mosque

By Deborah Kyvrikosaios

Although the steady immigration of Muslims to Athens continues - mostly economic migrants from the Middle East and Asia - the city remains the only capital in western Europe without an Islamic place of worship

IN a small, cold and decrepit apartment in central Athens, scores of Muslims trip over each other to find a space to pray as rain drips onto their heads from the leaky roof.

The stairwell is in darkness and there is grime in every corner. But for these faithful, there is no other choice. "

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