Thursday, December 24, 2015

Christmas Is Banned In Somalia, Tajikistan And Brunei



The Guardian: Christmas celebrations banned in Somalia, Tajikistan and Brunei

Somalian government declared holiday is ‘only for Christians’ and festivities could prompt attacks from al-Shabaab, as other countries issue strict warnings.

The governments of three countries – Somalia, Tajikistan and Brunei – have banned Christmas celebrations this year, with punishments ranging up to a five-year jail term.

Somalia issued a ban on Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in the Muslim country on Wednesday, saying the festivities “have nothing to do with Islam”.

“We warn against celebration of Christmas, which is only for Christians,” Sheikh Mohamed Kheyrow, director of Somalia’s ministry of religion, said on state radio. “This is a matter of faith. The Christmas holiday and its drum beatings have nothing to do with Islam.” He said the ministry has sent letters to the police, national security intelligence and officials in the capital Mogadishu instructing them to “prevent Christmas celebrations”.

WNU Editor: There are also other regions and countries hostile towards Christmas .... Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, all Islamic State controlled regions, and now .... even China .... Christians in China feel full force of authorities’ repression (Washington Post)

1 comment:

Unknown said...

In 1997 the authorities had 2 to 4 "minders" on the Jade Buddha Temple. Of course they stuck out. Of course Captain Obvious pointed it out. Of course Captain Obvious's better half said ignore them. The better half is a survivor.

In 2009 the Buddhists monks in Beijing did not look like they had a care in the world, when it came to the authorities.