Protest held in Stockholm against Quran burning


  • World
  • Monday, 10 Jul 2023

STOCKHOLM, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Stockholm on Sunday to protest against the burning of the Quran in Sweden.

The gathering took place on a square near a mosque where an individual set a copy of the Quran ablaze on June 28.

According to the Swedish Police, Sunday's protest gathered around 3,000 participants, Dagens Nyheter (DN) newspaper reported.

Mustafa Issa, chairman of the United Islamic Associations of Sweden that organized the protest, told DN that the burning of the Quran is hate speech that should not be allowed.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Others Also Read


All Headlines:

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In