GETTY Thousands have signed a petition to allow the call for prayer in the UK

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The petition on the UK Government website has received 25,221 signatures. Those behind the petition say: “The adhan, or Islamic call to prayer, is an integral part of the Muslim faith. “The number of people practicing the religion of Islam in the United Kingdom exceeds three million. “Some neighbourhood towns have more than 50 per cent Muslim population.”

GETTY There are more than three million Muslims living in the UK

I believe it is the right time to experiment and allow highly Muslim populated areas with a loud call for prayer at least three times a day, not during anti-social hours Petition

The petition has asked the Government to allow loud call for prayer at least three times a day in highly Muslim populated areas. It says: “I believe it is the right time to experiment and allow highly Muslim populated areas with a loud call for prayer at least three times a day, not during anti-social hours.” The petition was particularly popular in Hodge Hill in Birmingham with 765 signatories and East Ham in London, where it got 940 signatures.

GETTY If the petition reaches 100,000 signatures, MPs must discuss it in parliament

The Government’s official response to the petition has advised people to speak to their local authority about public calls to worship. Officials said: “The Government recognises the unique contribution that people of faith make to their own local communities and to wider society.”

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GETTY Adhan is already allowed in some UK mosques