Greek parliament approves first mosque in Athens
Greek parliament approves first mosque in Athens
Parliament passes bill for historic mosque to be built in Athens, something long sought by Greece's Muslims
World Bulletin / News Desk
Greece’s parliament Thursday gave the green light for the first official mosque to be built in Athens since the 19th century, a move long sought by the country’s thousands of Muslims.
The bill split the coalition government, with SYRIZA voting in favor and Independent Greeks (ANEL) voting against it. But in the end, the bill passed with more than 200 votes in favor out of 230 MPs who voted.
The mosque is set to be built in Athens’ Elaionas area, and according to the General Accounting Office, it is estimated to cost almost a million euros ($1.11 million). The expenses will be covered entirely by the Greek state.
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