Ques : Which one of the following country was banned on Christmas celebrations for Muslims?
(a) Dubai
(b) UAE
(c) Syria
(d) Brunei
Ans (d)
Related facts
- On December 21, 2015 the sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah was banned on Christmas celebrations in the Muslim-majority country.
- Christmas greetings is punishable under new laws and offenders can be fined 20,000 Brunei dollars or serve a jail term of up to five years.
- According to Brunei’s Religious Affairs Ministry, If Muslims offer wishes of Merry Christmas, it means they give recognition to that religion and consider it to be acceptable by Allah.
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