Christmas and New Year celebrations will not be celebrated in Somalia this year. The Government says that they are
'contrary to Islamic culture.
Somalia's Director
General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Mohamed
Khayrow, warned that security forces would break-up any gatherings held
in the capital Mogadishu.
He
said: 'All events related to Christmas and New Year celebrations are
contrary to Islamic culture, which could damage aqidah (faith) of the
Muslim community.
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