Islam Online: Brno Celebrates Mosque Anniversary

I must admit I totally forgot about this anniversary, especially since I had been on vacation last week. Muslims in Brno celebrated the anniversary of opening the first mosque in a Central European country, Islam Online news server reported.

There is also one mosque in Prague. Muslims in other (smaller) cities must visit smaller prayer rooms adjusted for their specific purposes, the server notes. There are reportedly some 50,000 Muslims in this country, but the religion is not as established as it is in other countries where Muslims have a stronger voice when it comes to their very own mosque(s). In fact, a vast majority of Czechs are atheists.

Prague Announced Its No-Alcohol Zones

Drinking alcohol in public? A misdemeanor charge and a fine of up to CZK 30,000 ($2.100), as the Municipality of the City of Prague announced a list of places where drinking alcohol in public will be banned, the Aktualne.cz news server reports. The list includes ALL subway stations [public areas, not bars], playgrounds or major squares, as well as the perimeter of 100 meters from kindergartens, elementary, junior high and high schools and healthcare institutions.

If you are familiar with Prague, the list of streets and squares and other places is here [scroll down a bit for a blue table].

Some boroughs selected specific locations, like sidewalks alongside theater buildings, or parks…

The ban applies to the “brown bag trick” as well… Apparently, cops might try to inspect the beverage if they find a person whom they suspect of drinking alcohol.

FIVE WORDS: It is about f**king time.