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September 29, 2006
UK: Queen Allows Ramadan Prayer Room At Windsor
Taking a leaf from the book of appeasement used by her idiot son, Charles, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England has allowed a special prayer room to be made available for Muslim worship. The prayer room is in Windsor Castle, her favourite royal residence, and it has been set aside for the use of only one employee.
The Daily Mail reports that the Queen gave her permission for the room after a request was made by 19-year old Nagina Chaudhry (pictured), who works in the castle's gift shop.
During Ramadan, Muslims are expected to conduct a half hour prayer session in the middle of the day. Chaudhry said: "It feels amazing to be the first Muslim to read namaz at Windsor Castle. I was reciting the prayer with more power than usual because I knew I was making history."
"I was worried that I might not get it because there are so many misconceptions about Islam. I've only worked there for two months, so I was surprised when everybody went out of their way to help me. The Queen is the head of the Church of England so it's great to know she respects other people's faith. I think I'm the only Muslim who works here so I feel special knowing they've made such an effort for me."
In the past, Muslim employees have been given time off for daily prayers, but this concession occurs during the employee's usual lunch break. As she is not eating during her official lunch break, Ms Chaudhry is not demanding special time off.
It is a precedent, which could mean that other Muslim employees will start demanding special rooms during Ramadan.
I wonder if the Royal House of Saud in Saudi Arabia would ever allow a parallel concession for Christians?
Posted by Giraldus Cambrensis at September 29, 2006 7:47 PM
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This is too much giving in. I feel sad about this, to keep seeing more of this on these blog pages especially happening in the U.K. Enough already. We in the west give too much and get nothing back except bombs and such.
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at September 30, 2006 1:39 AM
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