That’s some holy month. Not even then do the jihadists take a break from the wanton violence…
4 September 2008
Posted to the web 4 September 2008Jowhar
Islamist fighters have forced several restaurants to close for Ramadan in middle Shabelle because it would “violate the sanctity” of the month.
Authorities said serving daily meals are contrary to the order of Ramadan and it has been blocked the opening of restaurants during daylight hours during the month of fasting.
Several daily restaurants in the Ramadan have also been detained by the Islamic fighters.
The commander of Islamist fighters in Maxaas area where the incident happened Ali Bile has made it known that no-one will be permitted to violate the sanctity of the month.
“We will not forgive anyone who violates our religion and sanctity of Ramadan” Bile said.
The start of the ninth and holiest month in the Muslim calendar is determined by the sighting of the new moon, which means Muslims in various countries begin Ramadan at dawn one different days.
Followers are required to abstain from food, drink and sex from dawn to dusk — and ideally violence — during the lunar month while gorging on sunset “iftar” meals rendered difficult for many by the global food crisis.
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