Sunday, December 25, 2016

IRAQ'S MUSLIMS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN SOLIDARITY WITH CHRISTIANS

(Al-Monitor) With every year, Christmas in Baghdad is marked with more festivities than the year before. Is this merely a celebration of joy or a deep expression of solidarity with the threatened Christian minority?
Commercial streets such Karada, al-Mansour, Palestine and Zaytouna are adorned with Christmas trees and Santa Claus. Zawraa park in the center of the capital is hosting a giant Christmas tree, offered by one of the businessmen, while commercial malls and stores are displaying trees that are bigger than usual.
Sama mall, a large shopping complex in the Karada area, set up a 7-meter-high (23 feet) tree, while displaying toys and New Year’s decorations for sale.

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2016/12/iraqs-muslims-celebrate-christmas-in-solidarity-with-christians/#2DmlQVALoC3G3xEe.99

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