Posts Tagged ‘Mayor Tory Whanau’

Kilbirnie Mosque to broadcast Call-to-Prayer

Thursday, September 12th, 2024

Wellington’s Kilbirnie Mosque has confirmed plans to broadcast the Islamic call-to-prayer three times a year, putting to rest claims that it would occur five times a day. The request includes broadcasts on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks and during two major Islamic festivals, Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr. The decision comes after Mayor Read more

Mosque asks to broadcast Call to Prayer: Wgtn mayor says J**** C*****

Thursday, March 21st, 2024
call to prayer

When Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau heard Wellington’s mosques were seeking permission to broadcast the Call to Prayer, her response was offensive and irreligious. Whanau was on air at the time talking to The Platform’s Sean Plunkett. “The Platform has received quite a bit of feedback regarding the district plan vote Thursday on the broadcast of Read more