It's not easy being a Muslim in China at Ramadan.
2016-06-06
China orders restrictions on Ramadan fasting in Muslim region
Several local government departments in Xinjiang post notices on their websites ordering restrictions on fasting during Ramadan.
Middle East Online
What about freedom of belief?
BEIJING - Chinese officials have restricted civil servants, students and children in a mainly Muslim region from fasting during Ramadan, government websites said as the holy month began on Monday.
The country's ruling Communist party is officially atheist and for years has banned government employees and minors from fasting in Xinjiang, home to the more than 10 million-strong mostly Muslim Uighur minority.
It has also ordered some restaurants to stay open.
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2016-06-06
China orders restrictions on Ramadan fasting in Muslim region
Several local government departments in Xinjiang post notices on their websites ordering restrictions on fasting during Ramadan.
Middle East Online
What about freedom of belief?
BEIJING - Chinese officials have restricted civil servants, students and children in a mainly Muslim region from fasting during Ramadan, government websites said as the holy month began on Monday.
The country's ruling Communist party is officially atheist and for years has banned government employees and minors from fasting in Xinjiang, home to the more than 10 million-strong mostly Muslim Uighur minority.
It has also ordered some restaurants to stay open.
Continue reading at:
.:Middle East Online:::.