(Reuters) – Iran’s foreign ministry summoned the Danish ambassador to protest against “the desecration of the Koran in Copenhagen,” the ministry tweeted on Saturday.
According to reports, on Friday in Copenhagen, a man deliberately set fire to a book that was claimed to be the Koran on a square located near the Iraqi Embassy.
A senior official from Iran’s foreign ministry was quoted by Iranian media as expressing grave concern over the incident, stating that the act of book burning in Europe is evocative of a return to the dark ages of ignorance. The official further emphasized that remaining silent in the face of such a heinous cultural crime would only fuel violence and contribute to the promotion of terrorism.
This move by Iran’s foreign ministry clearly demonstrates the country’s strong disapproval of the incident and its commitment to defending the sanctity of religious texts, especially the Koran.
The Danish ambassador was summoned to express Iran’s strong condemnation of the act, highlighting the need for authorities in Denmark to take appropriate action against such provocative actions that disrespect sacred religious symbols.
As tensions rise with Iran’s protest against the incident, it remains to be seen how the Danish government will respond to these demands made by the foreign ministry.
Ensuring the freedom of religion and preventing any offensive actions towards religious beliefs are fundamental to maintaining peace and promoting harmony between different cultures and societies.
Reporting by Dubai newsroom; Writing by Enas Alashray; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne and Mike Harrison
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