Video: Islam takes root in SA township

A general view shows the new raised walkway installed around the Kabba (top-R) so people with disabilities can circle around the holy shrine, as pilgrims perform evening prayers in Mecca's Grand Mosque on October 8, 2013.

A general view shows the new raised walkway installed around the Kabba (top-R) so people with disabilities can circle around the holy shrine, as pilgrims perform evening prayers in Mecca's Grand Mosque on October 8, 2013.

Published Oct 17, 2013

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Muslims across the world are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Adha by sacrificing cattle and feasting.

In South Africa Islam is taking root in previously Christian-dominated communities. Among them, the iconic South African township of Soweto.

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