21Apr2008 Muslim call to adopt Mecca (Makkah) time

BBC, 21/04/2008

At a conference of Muslim scientists and clerics held in the Gulf state of Qatar a call has been made for adoption of Makkah time to replace GMT, with proponents arguing that the Saudi holy city is the true centre of the Earth.

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