Turn down the volume

Indonesia, which has the world's biggest Muslim population, has asked mosques to cut down on their use of loudspeakers, an Islamic group said yesterday, a move that may provide some relief to millions who live near the places of worship.
The Indonesian Mosques Council has asked the places of worship to restrict the use of loudspeakers following years of complaints by weary residents. If there are several mosques in the same area, only one should broadcast the call, the council said.