The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson, Nasser Kan'ani, strongly criticized Sweden's decision, denouncing the government for enabling the repetition of sacrilegious acts, particularly during significant Muslim occasions such as the Hajj pilgrimage.
The condemnation came after two individuals were authorized by a Swedish court to burn a copy of the Muslim holy book outside Stockholm's central mosque on Wednesday, coinciding with the observance of Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice. This act of sacrilege, carried out by Islamophobes based in Sweden, is not an isolated incident, as similar insults to the holy book have occurred in the past.
Kan'ani emphasized the provocative, unwise, and unacceptable nature of such actions, stating that insults against holy books promote aggression, hatred, and undermine genuine human rights values. He urged Stockholm to take immediate measures to prevent the recurrence of such insults to international sanctities, calling for a commitment to principles of responsibility and accountability.
It is worth noting that Sweden has a history of tolerating and even approving such acts of sacrilege under the guise of allowing "protests."
In January of this year, an extremist named Rasmus Paludan, holding dual Danish and Swedish citizenship, burned a copy of the Holy Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm and later repeated the act in front of a mosque.
The condemnation from Iran highlights the need for Sweden to address the concerns raised and reevaluate its approach to safeguarding religious sanctities, particularly during important religious observances. (ILKHA)