SPAIN'S IDENTITY CRISIS.

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    • Subject Terms:
      EL Ejido (Spain); SPAIN
    • Subject Terms:
      CATHOLIC Church
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the effect the influx of Muslim immigrants is having on Spain's Catholic culture. The article notes the contributions of Muslim Moors to Spain's history, including the building of the Mezquita mosque, now a cathedral that bars Muslim prayer. The growth of the Muslim population and the decline in numbers of practicing Catholics in Spain are noted. Race riots in El Ejido, Spain are mentioned. The article also reports on the Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians) pageant.