Posted on 01/16/2015 9:25:28 PM PST by Steelfish
Duke's Downsized Call to Prayer Draws Hundreds in Support of School's Muslims
BY ELISHA FIELDSTADT Hundreds of students of varying religions gathered outside of the chapel on Duke University's campus Friday to take part in a Islamic call to prayer — in support of the school's Muslim population, which had been offered then denied the opportunity to broadcast the call from the chapel's bell tower.
"I was out here to show my support and solidarity for the diversity and the religious beliefs for all of Duke's students," said Steven Boyd after the call to prayer, or "adhan," was read in English and Arabic.
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