The Somalian government has issued a ban on Christmas celebrations in the Muslim-majority country.
The Sheikh Mohamed Khayrow, director general of Somalia’s religious affairs ministry, said the ban was necessary because of fear Christmas celebrations could threaten the country’s faith .
Speaking to reporters on on Tuesday, the DG said armed security forces have been ordered to disrupt all celebrations hence ‘there should be no activity at all’.
He said: “All events related to Christmas and New Year celebrations are contrary to Islamic culture, which could damage the faith of the Muslim community.”
The Sheikh Mohamed Khayrow, director general of Somalia’s religious affairs ministry, said the ban was necessary because of fear Christmas celebrations could threaten the country’s faith .
Director General of Somalia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Mohamed Khayrow
He said: “All events related to Christmas and New Year celebrations are contrary to Islamic culture, which could damage the faith of the Muslim community.”
Somalia Bans Christmas, New Year Celebrations
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