{UAH} China: 'Arabic-sounding' river renamed to curb Islamic influence

Al Jazeera English

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River 'Aiyi' is now called 'Diannong', because the original name sounded like Ayesha, the prophet's wife.

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China: 'Arabic-sounding' river renamed to curb Islamic influence

River 'Aiyi' is now called 'Diannong', because the original name sounded like Ayesha, the prophet's wife.

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