In yet another manifestation of Islamophobia, Denmark's immigration minister has advised Muslims - who are fasting during Ramadan - to stay at home in order to "avoid negative consequences for the rest of Danish society," according to The New York Times.
Inger Stojberg expressed her disturbing views in an opinion piece on Monday, stating that fasting Muslims pose risks in some professions, making them a "danger to all of us".
She cited the long fasting hours in Denmark, which exceed 18 hours.
"I want to call on Muslims to take leave from work during the month of Ramadan to avoid negative consequences for the rest of Danish society," she said.
She especially warned against bus drivers and hospital employees. However, bus companies were among the first to confirm they had no problem with fasting Muslims during Ramadan, according to the BBC.
"Islamophobia to a whole new level"
Danish Minister takes Islamophobia to a whole new level. #Ramadan https://t.co/5MP5uSjHau
— Negar (@NegarMortazavi) May 23, 2018
Others resorted to humor
Indeed, all that praying, trying to be a better person and Ramadan breath is a killer: Danish minister: Muslims fasting is ‘dangerous for us all’ https://t.co/HKSqXm9IYT
— Wajahat Ali (@WajahatAli) May 23, 2018
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