Islamic Minister asks government to remove idolatrous SAARC monuments
17 Nov 2011, 4:12 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
Islamic Minister Dr Abdul Majeed Abdul Bari has requested government authorities remove SAARC monuments that contradict Islam, placed in different areas around Addu City.
Dr Bari did not give further information about the matter to Minivan News, but confirmed that the media reports about the request he made were correct.
Local media have reported that Dr Bari has asked the President’s Office, the Foreign Ministry and Addu City Council to take down the offending SAARC monuments, although he did not specify which.
Speaking to Minivan News today, Press Secretary for the President Mohamed Zuhair said that the government will respect Dr Bari’s decision.
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