The burning of the Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm on Wednesday, coinciding with the significant Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, has triggered widespread outrage in the Muslim world. Sweden is facing extensive condemnation for permitting this act, which targeted the Muslim holy book.
The despicable act of burning a Quran outside a mosque in Sweden on one of Islam's holiest days has ignited widespread outrage in Muslim nations and prompted strong condemnation of the Swedish authorities.
In response to this incident, hundreds of people in Iraq took to the streets in protest outside the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad. Influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr urged the Iraqi government to sever diplomatic ties with Sweden, accusing the country of displaying hostility towards Islam.
The demonstrators grew increasingly agitated, breaching the wall surrounding the embassy compound and pushing through an external gate. Surprisingly, there seemed to be no efforts by Iraqi diplomatic police forces to prevent them from doing so. However, it's important to note that the protesters did not enter the embassy building itself, as it was closed for the Islamic holiday. Eventually, the crowd dispersed, but Muqtada al-Sadr called for larger protests following Friday prayers.
Furthermore, Iraq's foreign ministry strongly condemned Sweden for permitting an extremist to burn a copy of the holy Quran, expressing deep disappointment and disapproval of such an act.
The reprehensible incident has deeply affected Muslim nations, sparking demonstrations and drawing widespread condemnation towards Sweden for its perceived failure to prevent such an act and protect the sanctity of religious beliefs.
