Washington: Some 200 Muslim employees were sacked from a meat-packing unit in the US following a row over prayer at work.

The victims, mostly Somalian immigrants, had complained about inadequate prayer time at Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

They say that though the company had provided a separate room for the Muslim employees to pray, the policy has been changed.

As far as workers are considered, they feel that missing a prayer is worse than losing job. “It is like losing a blessing from God,” a worker is quoted.

According to the report on tribune.com.pk, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has claimed that the workers had been treated with prejudice and told, “If you want to pray, go home”.

However, the company said there has been a “misunderstanding” and its policy of allowing time for prayer has not changed.