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[–] Eheran 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

In this country, Christianity is viewed as a threat to Islam. Muslims are "forbidden" to take part in Christmas activities, as Christmas is considered a religious celebration. Among non-Muslims though, it is also celebrated culturally, such as exchanging gifts etc.

[–] Eheran 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Holy moly, they need to split religion and government ASAP.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

We wish we could, but when more than 60% of the citizens have their religion decided for the by the virtue of their race, it's bound to be a shitshow

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I don't expect that to happen in my lifetime. 🥲

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

This followed an internal memo from a cake house purportedly telling staff not to write Merry Christmas or X'Mas on their cakes, even on request from customers.

Deja Vu.

[–] marche_ck 2 points 11 months ago

"Just because you could doesn't mean you should!"😤