DOHA, Qatar (AP) Fatima Garcia donned a headscarf and a black abaya a long, loose-fitting robe over her clothes as she walked into a mosque in Doha to learn about Islam. In Qatar to enjoy the World Cup with friends, the Salvadoran visitor took a day off from soccer to go sightseeing at the Katara mosque, where preachers have been introducing Islam in multiple languages to curious fans from around the world.
Local mosques provide tours as booths at tourist sites hand out copies of Quran; officials hope tournament will give visitors a better understanding of the culture
Luis Andres Henao DOHA, QATAR (AP) – Fatima Garcia donned a headscarf and a black abaya – a long, loose-fitting robe – over her clothes as she walked into a mosque in Doha to learn about Islam. In Qatar to enjoy the World Cup with friends, the Salvadoran visitor took a day off from football […]