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'''This is a list of countries and jurisdictions that have imposed restrictions, regulations, or bans on public Islamic prayers (''salat'' or ''namaz'') conducted on roads, streets, sidewalks, parks, or other public spaces.'''

{{Main|Restrictions on Islamic prayer in public spaces}}

== Asia ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Country
! Restriction
! Basis
! Notes
! Ref
|-
| {{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
| Restrictions on roadside Islamic prayers
| Public-order regulations
| Muslim congregational prayers are generally expected to occur in mosques
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-defends-limits-mosque-loudspeaker-volume-2021-06-01/ |title=Saudi Arabia defends limits on mosque loudspeaker volume |website=Reuters |date=1 June 2021 |access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
|-
| {{flag|United Arab Emirates}}
| Public Muslim prayers outside designated areas regulated
| Public safety and urban management
| Unauthorized public Islamic gatherings may be penalized
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/gallery/443427-in-pictures-list-of-middle-east-countries-halted-prayers-in-mosques |title=In pictures: List of Middle East countries halted prayers in mosques |website=Arabian Business |access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
|-
| {{flag|Egypt}}
| Restrictions on unofficial congregational Islamic prayers
| Religious administration
| Friday prayers required in licensed mosques
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/476242/Egypt/Politics-/Egypt-bans-Friday-prayers-in-small-mosques-zawiyas.aspx |title=Egypt bans Friday prayers in small mosques and zawiyas |website=Ahram Online |access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
|-
| {{flag|India}}
| Restrictions on roadside namaz in several states
| Traffic control and public order
| Restrictions vary by state and locality
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/even-muslim-majority-countries-dont-allow-namaz-on-roads-says-sunil-ambekar-of-rss/article70772182.ece |title=Even Muslim-majority countries don’t allow namaz on roads, says Sunil Ambekar of RSS |website=The Hindu |access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
|-
| {{flag|China}}
| Restrictions on public Muslim prayers
| State security and religious regulation
| Particularly enforced in Xinjiang
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2024/country-chapters/china-and-tibet |title=World Report 2024: China |website=Human Rights Watch |access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
|}

== Europe ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Country
! Restriction
! Basis
! Notes
! Ref
|-
| {{flag|France}}
| Muslim street prayers banned in parts of Paris
| Traffic management and secularism
| Alternative indoor prayer spaces were later provided
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-14945467 |title=Paris ban on Muslim street prayers |website=BBC News |date=2 September 2011 |access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
|-
| {{flag|Italy}}
| Restrictions on Muslim prayers in some Islamic centres
| Zoning and safety regulations
| Monfalcone restrictions generated political controversy
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/18/italian-town-monfalcone-rightwing-mayor-muslim-prayers-ban |title=Italian town sparks row with ban on Muslim prayers |website=The Guardian |date=18 February 2024 |access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
|}

== North America ==

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Country
! Restriction
! Basis
! Notes
! Ref
|-
| {{flag|Canada}}
| Public Islamic prayer restrictions debated in Quebec
| Secularism policies
| Discussions included prayer rooms in educational institutions
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-to-ban-prayer-rooms-in-public-schools |title=Quebec to ban prayer rooms in public schools |website=Montreal Gazette |access-date=18 May 2026}}</ref>
|}

== See also ==
* [[Restrictions on public Islamic prayer]]
* [[Freedom of religion]]
* [[Islam in Europe]]
* [[Secularism]]

== References ==
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