Extended Friday prayer break for Muslims proposed in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK (TCA) — Some lawmakers in Kyrgyzstan have proposed to force employers in the predominantly Muslim, but officially secular, country to allow employees extended lunch breaks to attend Friday prayers, the main worship service for Muslims, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reported. Continue reading

Security cameras, metal detectors to be installed in Tajik mosques

DUSHANBE (TCA) — Authorities in Tajikistan will install security cameras and metal detectors in all mosques in the country’s capital, Dushanbe, the office of the city mayor said on March 29. Continue reading