So we’ve been keeping an eye on the push in Kyrgyzstan to
cancel and ban Christmas and New Year’s celebrations in the country and of
course, we have an update. Looks like
neighboring Tajikstan is also looking to put the kibosh on New Year’s. Usual favorites “Father Frost and
his sidekick Snow Maiden” may no longer be involved in the festivities if the
new age lawmakers have their way.
OK so back to Kyrgyzstan -
it looks like the lawmaker responsible for heading this movement, Bakir
Uulu, also would like to add a couple more “Un-Islamic” calendar dates to the
ban list. They include Women's Day and International Workers' Day, marked on
March 8 and May 1, respectively.” This
keeps getting better - I mean Women’s Day is a given, I’m surprised that wasn’t
the first one up to get axed, but International Worker’s Day too?? What’s next, Take Your Daughter to Jihad day
will be canned??? Interestingly enough,
they want to keep Movember on the calendar, apparently celebrating facial hair
is acceptable - go figure...
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