 Mainstream British TV channel to broadcast Muslim call to prayer July 3, 2013 - 17:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A mainstream British TV channel said it will broadcast the Muslim call to prayer throughout the fasting month of Ramadan, AFP reports. From July 9, Channel 4 will cut into its schedule to show the three-minute call to prayer, or adhan, live. The channel's decision comes as Britain is experiencing community tensions in the wake of the brutal murder of a British soldier. Two Muslim converts have been charged with the murder. The number of attacks on Muslims rose sharply after the killing in May and several mosques have been targeted. As well as on television, Channel 4 viewers will be able to watch the call to prayer on the station's website, where it will play automatically at prayer times throughout the day. A series of Ramadan-themed programs will also be shown, starting on July 8. Ralph Lee, head of factual programming at Channel 4, said: "The calls to prayer prompt Muslims to carry out quiet moments of worship, but hopefully they'll also make other viewers sit up and notice that this event is taking place."   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
