General Knowledge: Do you know that mosques can be demolished for development in Saudi? But what does the law say in India? In fact, the government in Saudi Arabia had demolished mosques and other heritage sites located in the Hejaz region, especially around Mecca and Medina, to expand the Masjid al-Haram and the Prophet’s Mosque. The purpose of these expansions was to accommodate the increasing number of Muslims performing the pilgrimage (Hajj). Also, churches, temples and other non-Muslim places of worship are banned in Saudi Arabia.
Can mosques be demolished in India?
But what is the law related to this in India? Can mosques be demolished in India? In fact, according to the Places of Worship Act in India, the religious character of places of worship including mosques should be maintained as it was on August 15, 1947, when India got independence. If any change is made in it, it will be considered against Indian law. The Places of Worship Act does not allow this, but you will be surprised to know that mosques can be demolished for development in Saudi.
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Let us tell you that Mecca and Medina of Saudi Arabia are among the holiest places of Islam. The ancient name of Mecca was Bakka. Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam, proclaimed Islam in the 7th century. Before the arrival of Islam, Mecca was an important trading center.
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At the same time, the ancient name of Medina city was Yasrab. Prophet Muhammad had named it. Medina served as the power base of Islam.
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