First Muslim-friendly virtual world goes online

December 9, 2008 A sunset is seen through the minarets of a mosque along the Israeli-Gaza Strip border

The sun setting behind a minaret of a mosque in Jordan. A trial version of the world's first Muslim-friendly virtual world was launched Tuesday, where users can create an online persona, design their own rooms, buy virtual items and interact with others.

A trial version of the world's first Muslim-friendly virtual world was launched Tuesday, where users can create an online persona, design their own rooms, buy virtual items and interact with others.

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