Opponents of mosque construction in Perm fear an influx of migrants

In Perm, they discussed the construction project of a mosque. Part of the inhabitants opposed the construction, fearing that the appearance of the mosque would lead to growth the number of migrants.

On May 30, 2016, public hearings were held in Perm, which discussed the construction of a mosque in the city center, not far from Central market, on the street. Krylova, 36. Community of the Regional Spiritual Administration of Muslims, which is under the jurisdiction of the Central Spiritual Administration Muslims (TsDUM), a plot of 928 sq. m. It is planned that The mosque can accommodate 300 people.

The project was submitted to the city administration and the city duma for making a final decision.

Opponents of the construction spoke at the hearings. They sent a petition to the mayor’s office asking not to allow construction, which was signed by at least 50 people. Opponents of the mosque believe that the construction of the mosque will attract to the area located between the two markets, a large number migrants.

Sources

• Hearings on the construction project of a new mosque were held in Perm // Riphey-Perm. 2016. June 1.