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Duke University reverses plan for bell tower Muslim call to prayer

By REUTERS

JANUARY 17, 2015 05:05

Duke University scrapped plans on Thursday to allow the Muslim call to prayer to emanate from its chapel bell tower, university officials said, amid fierce criticism from conservative Christians and anger from alumni.

Earlier in the week, university officials said the weekly chant by Muslim students, known as the adhan, would be amplified from Duke Chapel beginning on Friday.

"They apparently bent to pressure," said Khalilah Sabra, executive director of the Muslim American Society.

A Muslim call to prayer was held at the university on Friday, but it did not come from the bell tower.

"We were presented with some significant and credible concerns about safety and security," explained university spokesman Michael Schoenfeld of the decision.

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