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Christians Arrested by Pakistani Police for Eating During Ramadan

By Michael Ireland, Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service WASHINGTON, DC ANS — Police in Pakistan arrested two Christians for eating during the Islamic fasting season of Ramadan in the city of Silanwali on Aug. 25. International Christian Concern ICC www.persecution.org , says that Gull Masih and Ashir Sohail were traveling to Lahore when their bus stopped at the Bismillah Hotel to let off passengers. In a media release, ICC says that after the waiter served them tea and a snack, several policemen started to question them as to why they were desecrating Ramadan by eating during the Islamic fasting season. The two Christians told the police that since they are Christians, they are not supposed to fast during Ramadan. … Read entire article »

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