In a story making news around the world, Inger Støjberg, Denmark’s immigration and integration minister, said that the Islamic practice of fasting during Ramadan is a safety hazard and “dangerous”. In a blog post, Støjberg questioned whether observance to the practice of daytime fasting during Ramadan fit into the modern workplace. She urged all Muslims to take leave from work during Ramadan “to avoid negative consequences for the rest of Danish society”. Former MP Özlem Cekic, a Muslim, said Støjberg “demonises Muslims on a regular basis. Which is really bad, because she’s the integration minister”.
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Source: The Copenhagen Post
