Sultan Of Brunei Bans Christmas ‘Because It Could Damage Muslim Faith’

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah  Photo: EPA Tiny conservative nation on Borneo warns citizens that putting up festive decorations or singing carols could threaten the country’s Muslim Faith.  Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas, warning that putting up festive decorations or singing carols could threaten the country’s Muslim faith. The conservative Islamic country on the island of Borneo allows non-Muslims to celebrate Christmas, but only within their communities, and they must first alert the authorities. At…

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