“Trick or Treating” Is Becoming a Thing of the Past: Police Advise People Not to Offend Muslims at Halloween
Leicestershire Police have said that asking for sweets on Halloween may conflict with people’s “religious beliefs”. The advice has sparked widespread public outrage, with people warning that British traditions are being destroyed in the name of questionable notions of tolerance.A major controversy erupted after Leicestershire, Oadby and Wigston Police issued special “no trick or treat” signs for people to display at their front doors. The stated aim was to avoid offending those who are “observing religious or cultural beliefs that do not include Hallowe’en”. According to the police, preventing children from knocking on doors displaying these signs and asking for sweets would “keep communities safe, respectful and inclusive”.
GB News presenter Alex Armstrong posted one of the police signs on his social media account, adding a brief comment: “I’m so tired of all this crap.”
Muslims Oppose Halloween
It is not difficult to understand the journalist's reaction. Muslims themselves are making no attempt to hide behind a mask of tolerance. Windsor Mosque posted detailed guidance on its social media accounts explaining how Muslims should approach Halloween: “As Halloween approaches, we encourage Muslim parents to strengthen their children's Islamic identity through teaching Islamic values and history, fostering a sense of pride and belonging that would spare them the desire to participate in prohibited non-Muslim festivities''.
Islamisation of the Country Is Increasing
Many social media users link the police advice to the steady growth of the Muslim community in the country. Tens of thousands of migrants arrive in Britain, most of whom practise Islam.
Many argue that by protecting the religious feelings of a minority, the authorities are destroying British identity itself.
Social media users are urging people to ignore these ridiculous demands. However, given the government's particularly deferential attitude towards migrants and Muslims, it cannot be ruled out that restrictions on Halloween celebrations will eventually turn from recommendations into a blanket ban.