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Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan

Posted by karenl on March 26, 2024, 8:10 pm

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13236943/Windsor-Castle-hosts-Iftar-Ramadan-history.html

Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan

Posted by JohnW on March 27, 2024, 7:52 am, in reply to "Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan"

We are not allowed to talk about politics, and so I shall not. But wtf were they thinking? Now?

Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan

Posted by Karen on March 27, 2024, 9:24 am, in reply to "Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan"

I think it's a wonderful gesture and that's all I'll say.

Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan

Posted by JohnW on March 27, 2024, 3:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan"

I can agree with you, Karen, that it would have been a wonderful gesture if it had happened last year, and it might be a wonderful gesture next year, depending on events in other parts of the world. But now, coming on the heals of Prince William's comments on the war in Gaza, I worry that it is a profound misjudgement.

Senior members of the Royal family can show their respect for the UK's Muslim communities by attending Iftar gatherings themselves. That practice is well-established and would not be as liable to misinterpretation.

Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan

Posted by karenl on March 28, 2024, 12:47 am, in reply to "Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan"

I tip toe in...Windsor Castle was one of the venues to host the Iftar this month. I think this goes along with His Majesty's well known interest in promoting our different world faiths/unity. He stated he is a defender of the faiths. I know the controversy, I'm stepping away from it.
One other thing, this event could have been planned and the venues chosen well ahead of last fall, if so, to drop Windsor Castle as a venue would have made a bad impression.
Now I'll tip toe back out the door.

https://aboutislam.net/muslim-issues/europe/windsor-castle-hosts-ramadan-iftar-for-the-first-time-in-history/

Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan

Posted by JohnW on March 28, 2024, 8:55 pm, in reply to "Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan"

Your point about programming is well-made, Karenl. What's that expression about rocks and hard places?

Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan

Posted by karenl on March 28, 2024, 11:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Windsor Castle Opens It's Doors To Muslims Observing Ramadan"

The saying when someone, "is between a rock and hard spot or hard place." I know it well.

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