Now Eastenders bosses plan to build MOSQUE as part of £15m set – and air CALL TO PRAYER
EASTENDERS bosses are reportedly planning to build a mosque as part of a set renovation.
The Mosque is reportedly planned as part of a £15 million revamp
Executives at the taxpayer-funded BBC are holding talks over the new set, which will cost a staggering £15 million.
A spot for the Islamic place of worship has been approved on a street leading to Albert Square, according to the Sun.
The new set will be as authentic as East London today, so will including a mosque
The religious building has reportedly been described as a “prominent place of worship” for the soap’s Muslim characters – including Masood and Tamwar Ahmed.
The move will trigger questions from some fans because there is currently no church on set, leaving born-again Christian Dot Cotton to hold religious meetings in Walford Community Centre.
An insider said: “The new set will be as authentic as East London today, so will including a mosque."
Born-again Christian Dot Cotton is holds religious meetings meetings in Walford Community Centre
The Mosque will reportedly be situated on a road leading to Albert Square
The Islamic call to prayer will be heard on the show, according to reports.
The BBC said: “The new set will better reflect the East End on screen as well as increase the potential for storylines.”
The Masoods — dad Ahmed, daughter Shabnam and son Tamwar — are the only Muslim family in the programme.
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An insider also said a future-plot meeting about the notion a lead character could be radicalised by Muslim fanatics was “on the horizon”.
They added: “It’s been considered and discussed.
“The soap wants to be up to date and timely. It is a realistic storyline for an East London community.”
But an EastEnders spokeswoman said: “There are no current plans for a radicalisation storyline.”