After Brunei, Somali Also Ban Christmas Celebrations Across The Country

Somalia's Federal government today Tuesday, December 22, banned the celebrations of Christmas and New Year in the capital Mogadishu. It 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 events related to Christmas and New Year celebrations are contrary to Islamic culture, which could damage aqidah (faith) of the Muslim community. He added:

"All security forces are advised to halt or dissolve any gatherings. There should be no activity at all."

Sheikh Nur Barud Gurhan, the deputy chairman of the Supreme Religious Council of Somalia said that such events might motivate extremist group al-Shabaab to launch attacks in the capital.

"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."

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Posted: at 22-12-2015 09:47 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero

This is madness, why are they doing this rubbish nw. Why they cant just allow christian to there year.

Posted: at 22-12-2015 10:08 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

Don't worry my christian faithfuls,All is well,I suggest we relocate to countries that accept Jesus Christ&christianity,its better you give the devil arms length.

Posted: at 22-12-2015 10:26 PM (9 years ago) | Hero

They cant kill the Joy. Let them do whatever they say is right, but right here there is abundant happiness

Posted: at 22-12-2015 10:55 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

@sweetdaddy1: I hope u are not a Nigerian, if u are, then don't worry because the time has come to leave empty heads like u to your fate. People with mentality like yours have been dragging the name of Nigeria to the mud, and the weight has become heavy for others to bear, Biafra will accommodate all Christians all over the world to their land.

Posted: at 22-12-2015 11:24 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

And some people open their Okro mouth to insult Donald Trump for saying that they should not be allowed Muslims into USA again, you can see it clear that the war is between Muslims and Christians no doubt about that, although I've not yet to confirm that Brunei and this Somali story from CNN, BBC, Euros News or Al jazeera news, so how come none of this tv network have not heard of it?

Posted: at 23-12-2015 07:30 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

AND THEY ARE CALLING FOR TRUMP HEAD BECAUSE HE WANTS TO BAN MUSLIMS FROM USA..I PRAY EVERYDAY TRUMP WINS BECAUSE ITS ONLY HIM AND PUTIN CAN PROTECT THE CHRISTIANS...OPEN YOUR EYES CHRISTIANS NON OF THE USELSS SO CALLED LIBERALS LIKE OBAMA IDOIT, DAVID OF ENGLISH ANTI CHRIST AND HILLARY USELESS IDIOT

Posted: at 23-12-2015 07:48 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

Donald Trump is the next US president just for the fact that he has proposed a ban on muslims entering the promised land,is a great and brilliant idear,go on Trump,dont mind what your rivals are saying

Posted: at 23-12-2015 10:52 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming

If una like mek una ban christmas for all of una country. Christ must reign

Posted: at 23-12-2015 09:18 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac

poverty country, poor govt, stupid law, yeye fellowerz.

Posted: at 26-12-2015 11:56 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac