Weekly prayer for political prisoners angers Islamic Ministry
The ministry claimed in a statement yesterday that the MDP’s prayer contains ill wishes towards particular people, describing it as a “show off”. Hundreds of opposition supporters have been gathering outside the Islamic centre in Malé every week after Friday prayers since the arrest of former President Mohamed Nasheed in February.
17 Nov 2015, 9:00 AM
The Islamic ministry has threatened to take legal action against the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party over a weekly prayer for imprisoned former President Mohamed Nasheed and other jailed politicians.
Hundreds of opposition supporters have been gathering outside the Islamic centre in Malé every week after Friday prayers since Nasheed’s arrest in February. MDP national council members use a megaphone to lead the prayer, seeking the release of the opposition leader as well as an end to “tyranny.”
The ministry claimed in a statement yesterday that the MDP’s prayer contains ill wishes towards particular people, describing it as a “show off”.
“Beloved citizens are advised not to participate in the prayer read outside the mosque after every Friday prayer,” the statement said.
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