Muslims in the Netherlands protest attacks against Quran Protesters carry copies of Muslim holy book, signs that read: 'The Qur'an gives us light to guide us, fire cannot burn the Sun'

August 26, 2023   

(Anadolu) Muslims participated Saturday in a protest organized by Islamic organizations in the Dutch city of The Hague amid ongoing Islamophobic incidents around Europe.

Protesters carried copies of [the] Quran and gathered in Malieveld Square. They had signs that read: “The Qur’an gives us light to guide us, fire cannot burn the Sun” and “I love the Qur’an” as demonstrators walked toward the Danish and Swedish embassies.

Protesters criticized governments that enable hostile acts against the Quran. They shouted: “Stop burning our book and holy books,” and “Shame on the Danish and Swedish governments!” Demonstrators also recited verses from the Qur’an.

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