A ban on Muslim religious gatherings in public sports centres in Jumilla, Spain, has faced backlash. Approved by the conservative local government, it primarily targets Muslims celebrating holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The far-right Vox party originally proposed the ban, which the town's mayor claims does not single out any group. Critics, including Spain's Migration Minister and a UN envoy, assert that the ban fosters Islamophobia and undermines Spain's commitment to religious freedom and cultural integration.
Miguel Moratinos, the UN special envoy to combat Islamophobia, expressed his shock at the ban imposed by Jumilla, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and coexistence.
Elma Saiz, Spain's Migration Minister, condemned the Jumilla ban as shameful, urging local authorities to apologize and promote inclusivity instead of division.
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