Islam in the Republic of the Congo
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secular nature of the country's constitution, Muslims
are free to proselytize and build places of worship in the country.
Islam spread to the
Sunni Muslims. There was also a large Chadian
Muslim population.
A number of native Congolese have also converted to Islam over the years. They have established their own Islamic associations and dominate the King Faisal mosque in the Brazzaville neighbourhood of Ouenze.[2]
Muslim holy days are not nationally observed; however, they are respected. Employers grant leave for those who wish to observe holy days not on the national calendar.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Congo - Spirituality". www.cp-pc.ca.
- ISBN 9780253000811.
- ^ Department Of State. The Office of Electronic Information, Bureau of Public Affairs. "Congo, Republic of the". 2001-2009.state.gov.
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