SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) – Saleh Alfawzan a member of Saudi ulamas committee declared that due to similarities between Friday and Saturday holidays with Jewish and Christian holidays, therefore these holidays are Haram (forbidden). According to Al-Nakheel News Network Sheikh Alfawzan explained that Jews and Christians are cursed by God and they must not be followed. Fahad bin moa’tad Al-Hamd deputy head of Saudi consultative parliament stressed that no agreement has been reached regarding changing holidays to Thursday and Friday instead of Friday and Saturday. However he said that this matter is being reviewed and the result will be announced later on.
Monday, 29 April 2013 10:31
SHAFAQNA Exclusive: New Saudi Fatwas, Friday and Saturday holidays are Haram
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