countries with small muslim populations use mosques as a way to support civic participation. they are more likely to do this than muslim-majority countries of the greater middle east. american mosques host voter registration and civic participation drives. in the united states, muslims are often immigrants, or the children of immigrants. mosques want to interest these people for politics. they also want to keep them informed about issues that concern the muslim community. people who attend the services at the mosque regularly are more likely to take part in protests, to sign petitions, and to involve themselves in political matters.