A minister in the left-wing government tells Parliament that the Islamic call to prayer “does not belong in Denmark” and that Danes should not feel as though they are living in a suburb of Islamabad.
In Dearborn, Michigan, more than half the residents are Muslim, including the mayor. And it has consequences for the public sphere.
In Stockholm, it is possible to hear the Islamic call to prayer (adhan) at 5 am.
A video of the city of Galway (Ireland) in 2025 shows a priest celebrating Mass while a Muslim imam interrupts with the call to prayer.
Since 2023, Minneapolis has allowed the Muslim call to prayer (adhan) to be sounded as many times as Islam prescribes.
Mayor Eric Adams has removed the permit requirement for broadcasting the adhan over loudspeakers. Until now, it had only been permitted without a permit on Fridays during Ramadan.
They have submitted the application to the town council. They say they have not received any objections.
