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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre: Christian Holy Site
Jerusalem
966, 1009
In 1009, however, the Fatimid Caliph al-Hakin ordered the destruction of all churches in Jerusalem, including the Holy Sepulchre. Christians were forbidden to visit the Church's ruins.
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Iraq's Muslims want no part of 'Jewish holiday'
Iraq
February 2005
In predominantly Sunni Muslim Samarra, 60 miles north of Baghdad, the al-Mutawakal high school opened its doors after insurgents threatened to kill its teachers if they took the day off.
537 posted on 02/27/2005 12:27:34 PM PST by underlying
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