Theme park calls off "Muslim Fun Day"

Reuters ^ | Wed Aug 2, 2006

[montyspython]

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's biggest theme park has called off the country's first "National Muslim Fun Day" because of lack of interest, the park said Wednesday.

Alton Towers in central England was to open on September 17 for Muslims -- with halal food, a strict dress code and prayer areas.

Music, gambling and alcohol were to be banned for the day and theme park rides such as "Ripsaw," "Corkscrew" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" all segregated by sex.

But the park said the event's organizers, Islamic Leisure, who rented the park for the day and were marketing the event, had called it off due to "insufficient ticket sales."

"Alton Towers is disappointed that the planned Family Fun Day Sunday 17th September has had to be canceled," the park said in a statement. A park spokeswoman said Islamic Leisure would refund those who bought tickets.

Islamic Leisure's phones were not being answered on Wednesday.

Organizers had hoped to fill a niche for Britain's 1.7 million Muslims, some of whom may be uncomfortable with mainstream entertainment.

But the fun day had caused some consternation: a non-Muslim couple scheduled to hold their wedding at the park's hotel complained to newspapers that event organizers told them the bride and female guests would have to cover up.

The park promised the party would be exempt from the rules. A park spokeswoman said the wedding would take place as planned.

[montyspython]

I am so dissapointed, this sounded like such a good time.

[montyspython]

You now how wild and wacky those zany muslims get.

[nonliberal]

What? No bombings or beheadings? No wonder there was a lack of interest.

[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

Sounds like a South Park episode

[montyspython]

I bet they just all love the "Wack-a-Jew" game and the "Infadel Target Range" attractions.

[montyspython]

That would be funny.

[snowman_returns]

A park spokeswoman said Islamic Leisure would refund those who bought tickets.

Hey, why not try coming along on a normal day when other folk go, just a thought!!....

[montyspython]

They do have the "Stone the Adulterer" booth though.

[American Quilter]

Muslims are not interested in fun.

[montyspython]

Infadel!!!

[nonliberal]

How about a "Sew Your Two Year-Old Daughters &%$# Up" booth.

[montyspython]

Sure they do, they have their version of spin the bottle, When the bottle points to the nearest woman they rape her and then accuse of her adultery... then to the stoning booth for kool-aid and kabobs.

[montyspython]

That the "Fun Day" was considered or that it be a South Park episode?

[End Times Sentinel]

Any word on if the Camel Kissing Booth will still be open?

[tumblindice]

"Stone the Adulterer" booth

Isn't that next to the 'Honor Killing' shooting gallery?
(Brothers, bring your `know-it-all' sisters, yes yes! )

[montyspython]

This must be your lucky day.

[Alouette]

Shenanigans! I call shenanigans!

[montyspython]

Yeah but they're on a limited budget so its a BYR booth, Bring Your Own Rifle.