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The ban, which affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in the southeastern town of Jumilla, has been challenged by Madrid.

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The historic town of Jumilla (pictured) was on the frontline of conflict between Muslims and Christians when the Moors were kicked out of southern Spain in the 13th century.
The ban, proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in Jumilla.
The controversial ban was passed in Jumilla, a town in the Murcia region with a population of around 27,000 - roughly 7.5 per cent of whom come from mostly Muslim countries.

Ban in Jumilla, south-east Spain, is first in the country and was introduced by conservative People’s party

A local authority in south-east Spain has banned Muslims from using public facilities such a…

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