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Originally Posted by Chris
They don't need them, according to a number of people phoning in to Jeremy Vine on R2 this afternoon - but it's a traditional part of the architecture of the building. A church building doesn't need a spire or a tower either, but (in this country at least) whether the building has one is a matter for the building's designers, coupled with any local planning concerns. Not a national opinion poll called at the behest of a minorty political party stuffed with closet fascists.
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Yep - mosques do not need a minaret. Traditionally the call for prayer is said by climbing to the top of the minaret and saying it from there (or as it's more common nowadays, to have speakers there playing the call for prayer).
I do find it suprising that its become a law. Seems like to some, even 4 minarets are 4 too many.