Vivvo CMS 4.1 PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/ ©2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ Turkish mosques begin makeovers to accommodate, welcome women http://www.pri.org/stories/politics-society/religion/turkish-mosques-begin-makeovers-to-accommodate-welcome-women-10310.html Religion Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:59:00 -0500 In Islam, men and women are expected to pray separately. For a long time, in Turkey at least, that meant men prayed at the mosques and women, well, didn't. But as Turkey becomes more affluent and Islam plays an important role in the government, there's an effort underway to change that and welcome them at the mosques. Attila Religion Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:46:50 -0500 Misleading report- the fact is that the percentage of Turkish women who work at home is much higher and also there is child-care to be considered. Going out to the mosque to pray does not seem terribly practical for a typical Turkish housewife. PRI: Public Radio International