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West African Christians say they are 'marginalized' during Ramadan Upholding minorities' religious freedoms in predominantly Muslim countries can be a delicate matter when members of other religions are asked to follow Islamic customs. For centuries, Muslims and Christians have lived side by side in Muslim-majority countries like Guinea and Gambia, with joint celebration of religious feasts, and even intermarriages, taking place from time to time, says DW's Omar Wally. However, as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan unfolds, reports indicate that Christian minorities in these two West Africa...
West African Christians 'marginalized' during Ramadan The ability to uphold minorities' religious freedoms in predominantly-Muslim countries appears to be a delicate matter. Although in Gambia — which maintains a secular constitution — it's a little more complicated. For centuries, Muslims and Christians have lived side by side in many African countries, such as Guinea and Gambia — both Muslim-majority countries. DW's Omar Wally confirmed that there have been intermarriages and joint celebration of religious feasts in Gambia. However, as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan unfolds, report...
"I am so happy" Jakarta's newly renovated Istiqlal Mosque – Southeast Asia's largest – welcomed congregants for the first time on Monday night after more than a year of closure because of the pandemic. Mohamad Fathi, a resident of the Indonesian capital, told journalists this year's Ramadan was happier than in 2020, when people were banned from taking part in taraweeh (evening) prayers. "Last year it was gloomy as we were not allowed to go to the mosque for tarawih prayers," he said. "But this year, I am so happy finally we can go to the mosque to perform tarawih prayers at the mosque...