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Iraq bans public Iftar, alcohol sales, and forces restaurants and cafes to close during Ramadan in controversial move - Syriac Press

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BAGHDAD — In a decision widely viewed as a restriction on religious freedoms in Iraq, Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari issued a directive banning public Iftar gatherings during Ramadan. The Iraqi News Agency reported that Al-Shammari’s statement urged citizens to respect the sanctity and privacy of the holy month and use the time for reflection in accordance with Islamic law. Restrictions on Alcohol and Dining Establishments The decision…
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Iraq bans public Iftar, alcohol sales, and forces restaurants and cafes to close during Ramadan in controversial move - Syriac Press

BAGHDAD — In a decision widely viewed as a restriction on religious freedoms in Iraq, Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari issued a directive banning public Iftar gatherings during Ramadan. The Iraqi News Agency reported that Al-Shammari’s statement urged citizens to respect the sanctity and privacy of the holy month and use the time for reflection in accordance with Islamic law. Restrictions on Alcohol and Dining Establishments The decision…

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