Posted on 12/23/2015 6:03:26 PM PST by o_1_2_3__
The government of Somalia has issued a ban on Christmas and New Year's celebrations in the Muslim country, 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 Somaliaâs ministry of religion, said on state radio. "This is a matter of faith. The Christmas holiday and its drum beatings have nothing to 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."
The announcement had echoes of Islamist militants al Shabaab, which controlled the capital Mogadishu until 2011. Among their edicts was to ban Christmas celebrations.
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It’s very easy to recognize the Somalis who worked in parking garages. They came to this country in the late 80’s. Many of them were from the ruling class. Very light, very fine features. I spoke with a number of the women. They seemed to be bright and well educated. Apparently they didn’t fare well in the Somali revolution. They sure know how to operate a fire extinguisher though. LOL
Is this the Hotels.com “admiral”?
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