I guess that’s one way to make a statement. In the fall of 2013 the Egyptian government decided to close down any mosque that was 861 sq. feet or smaller, the idea being that most of the radicalization that was taking place in Egypt was happening in these small places of worship. Some Egyptians fought back against the new standard, and the matter went to the Egyptian courts to be decided. Well, the courts have finally ruled — and they’ve sided with the government. The ruling by the Egyptian court means that some 27,000 mosques across Egypt will have to permanently shutter their doors. MORE – VIDEO