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by Jordan Schachtel
CHINA---Uyghur Muslims located in the northwest of China have been ordered to cease their observance of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month that necessitates taking part in fasting during the day. According to the Associated Press, statements about the ban have been posted on the websites of government agencies, organizations, and schools in the Xinjiang region. Chinese officials said the Ramadan ban was being instituted to protect the well-being of students, and to protect them from schools and government offices that wanted to promote the Islamic faith. “No teacher can participate in religious activities, instill religious thoughts in students or coerce students into religious activities,” said a post on a school’s website. Xinjiang is under tight security guidelines following recent attacks from Uyghur Muslim extremists. [link]
Friday 4 July 2014
China Bans Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan
Posted on 03:04 by tripal h
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