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The Somali government has banned the celebrations of Christmas and New Year in the capital Mogadishu.
According to Mogadishu Media, the government 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 security forces are advised to halt or dissolve any gatherings. There should be no activity at all. 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."
According to Mogadishu Media, the government 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 security forces are advised to halt or dissolve any gatherings. There should be no activity at all. 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."
