Un-Islamic State bans Eid prayers in its strongholds

ERBIL (Web Desk) – The terrorist organisation, calling itself Islamic State (IS), has reportedly banned residents of its stronghold, Mosul, from performing Eid prayers, claiming the practice does not belong in the religion.

According to a news published in Iraqi paper Rudaw, Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) official Ismat Rajab revealed the militant group which has taken over large swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria has warned residents from offering Eid prayers claiming that it is not “originally an Islamic practice” and was not performed in Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) time.

epa03365966 Two Indian boys greet each other after Eid al-fitr prayer in Bhopal Madhya Pradesh, India, 20 August 2012. After the sighting of the new crescent moon Muslims around the world celebrate the Eid al-Fitr Festival which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.  EPA/SANJEEV GUPTA

The terror group gained control of Mosul last year and since then its has been bringing constant changes in the area, imposing new rules and regulations, mostly un-Islamic.

The militant group has further been accused of enforcing strict punishments on anyone who does not follow the rules, including death penalty for offenders.

Among its new rules, a week before Eidul Fitr was to be celebrated around the world, the militant group banned the religious and cultural act in Iraq.

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