General Chat

I think they may have thought it wise ( prudent ) to invite other faiths for fear of this kind of backlash.............lol

The Muslims have invited others to join them as long as they respect 'the rules of the day.' I still don't see a problem. Gwynne

sorry Hal not with you - why should they what?

Zoe, Why Should they? Surely thats what The Human Rights Act is all about. Equality for all whatever where-ever. Not when it.s just convenient. Hal.

but it IS a Muslim event - they've hired the place privately. They are welcoming those of other faiths to go along along and learn about their culture if they wish to - with the full knowledge that certain things will be restricted because thats the way the wish THEIR event to be

BUT Catherine............ These people are hiring it out as a PRIVATE FUNCTION........its a bit like a village hall for a wedding but also half the hall is being used as a kids birthday party and NEITHER Hirer can tell the other what colour theme to have ......... it's just not cricket ....... Its their party and they'll do whatever they please , they paid their money . As Gwynne has already said she hires out a hall for her drama classes and she make the rules.......and rightly so !!

I got married on a very hot day and I'd have been miffed if any of the guests had turned up in shorts. Fortunately all my friends and family have very good manners and wouldn't have dreamed of doing so. Gwynne

No worries - they will never know now

LOL Errol sorry about that I deleted my thread........just incase I offended anyone Mmmmmmmm nice bagel thanky muchly

tosses Deborah a bagel

I think I'll just take a nice picnic. (freedom of choice?)

What a fascinating thread. It seems in our FREE EQUAL DEMOCRATIC country we're not allowed to book a private function if we're Muslim?? Surely you don't object people? Why such outrage? Muslims do integrate very well into our society ( mostly) Did you know that at least 2 long weekends are hired out for Jehovah's Witnesses to gather and socialise at Twickenham Rugby ground? How do you feel about this? ......... no different I suspect to any other PRIVATE FUNCTION....... I agree with Zoe, David & Gwynne.......Muslims, Jews, J. W's whatever religion race or creed it's no problem .......hope they have a wonderful day out the lot of them. Now david Owen ..pet...... when & where is the Catholics Bricklayers Widow function? I'd simply love to go LOL

Hal Then perhaps they can visit the park on one of the 364 days of the year they don't serve Halal meat

That doesn't bear thinking about!!!!

One other small point,'Halal Food', Is,nt that where they Butcher the animals by cutting their throats and bleeding them to death?. What if people of other faiths objected to that way of food preparation? Hal.

Rachel - nude riding may contravene the 'no loose objects' rule

Perhaps then there are some advantages to riding in the nude!!!!!

Not all muslim women dress this way,some do dress western but wear a scalf to cover their heads. I dont mean short skirts and 6in heelslol but modestly:-))

i dont want to go i am sooo glad they will all be at the theme park it means i can have a lovely day shopping without having to worry about tripping over on their bhurkas (spelling opps) it will be such bliss Rosex

Well I think it would be a day worth seeing,I love to see other cultures. We just might learn a few things if we were open minded enough to look:-))