Via AFP:
Muslim groups in the Russian capital strongly oppose planned changes to one of Moscow's oldest mosques in spite of a favourable ruling by their leaders, Ria Novosti news agency reported Monday.
Following a decision by a council of muftis, or Islamic scholars the 1904 structure is being enlarged to accommodate thousands of faithful and add a hotel and shops.
But on Monday Russian Muslim organisations said in a joint statement they disagree with the council decision and would take the case to higher state authorities to have it overturned.
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