Police on alert ahead of Ramadan prayers

As Muslims in Athens prepared to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, on Sunday, authorities were on the alert to prevent scuffling between immigrants and extremist groups. As in 2011, the capital’s Muslims will celebrate on the grounds of the Olympic Stadium of Athens (OAKA) and at the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in the southern suburb of Neo Faliro. Muslims are also expected to gather at around 100 makeshift mosques across the capital.
(17.08.2012) Kathimerini English Edition
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