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Mohammed Al-Kandari

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Mohammed Al-Kandari

Mohammed Al-Kandari was a member of the Kuwaiti National Assembly, representing the first district. Born in 1971, Al-Kandari studied medicine before being elected to the National Assembly in 2008. While political parties are technically illegal in Kuwait, Al-Kandari affiliates with the Islamic Salafi Alliance.

Against Celebrating Christmas in Kuwait

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On December 24, 2006, Al-Kandari told Al-Watan Daily that Muslims should not wish their Christian friends "Merry Christmas". Al-Kandari argued that to do so contradicts with Islam because Christians believe Jesus was the son of God.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Should Muslims wish Christians a Merry Christmas? In Kuwait, some say no". International Herald Tribune. Associated Press. 24 December 2006. Archived from the original on 25 December 2006.