Friday, February 24, 2017

Prayer room

I have seen a few Islamic prayer rooms in the past but this time I feel differently when seeing them in Taiwan.

According to Wikipedia, there are about 60000 Muslims in Taiwan. Not really a significant religious group, yet there is a room for it. Next to this prayer room are a small chapel and a Buddhist room.

Some might say it's just a political gesture. The Islamic prayer room is just set up so the bureau would not be criticised. Right now I think any inclusive gesture is needed, so we can be reminded that we can all be different and stand side by side.