Somalia’s Federal government has banned
the celebrations of Christmas and New Year in the capital Mogadishu. It says
celebrating Christmas is against faith of Somali Muslims and won’t allow it
happen in the country.
Director General of Somalia’s
Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Mohamed Khayrow announced the decision in
a Press Conference held in Mogadishu along with the Vice Chairman of the
Supreme Religious Council (SRC), Sheikh Nur Barud Gurhan.
All events related to Christmas and
New Year celebrations are contrary to Islamic culture, which could damage
aqidah (faith) of the Muslim community. He added:
“All security forces are advised to
halt or dissolve any gatherings. There should be no activity at all.”
Sheikh Nur Barud Gurhan, the deputy
chairman of the Supreme Religious Council of Somalia said that such events
might motivate extremist group al-Shabaab to launch attacks in the capital.
“We [Islamic Scholars] are warning
against the celebration of such events which are not relevant to the principles
of our religion. Such events give also al-Shabaab to carry out attacks.”
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