Why do some Arab countries celebrate New Year's Eve?

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Arabia is known for its strict rules, but I don't understand how such a country can celebrate the most ostentatious and expensive New Year's Eve. Being Muslim does not require this, they only use religion in words.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Accepted Answer

You're referring to Arabian Peninsula, like UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and such?

Strict rules is a polite way to say it. I'll be much less polite, they are authoritarian monarchies repressing their own people, in the name of religion. Such repressive view of the world probably contribute to the bad reputation of Islam, around the world.

These countries could be stuck between two different worlds, their appetite for global capitalism while imposing monolithic religious traditions? I don't know, this couple seems like a mismatch to me.

CubaPirate · Accepted Answer

Because they want the best of everything and financially they're allowed to do what they want to

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I believe we can be more sensitive to the needs of our fellow man, that we can be better neighbours to each other. Sometimes we take to much for granted and we forget to tell each other we care. I think Christmas provides a wonderful opportunity to find friendships and to show our loved ones that they are important to us, that we're happy they are in the world. It's something we should do more often. And the spirit of Christmas is a joyous reminder of our responsibility as people...

NewWaves · Accepted Answer

Ooooh I cannot wait for Dubai's light show this year. They're always great!

AviatorTom · Answer

What is wrong with celebrating the beginning of a new year? There is nothing anti-religious about that.

exitseven · Answer

They do it to practice detonating a dirty Bomb in Times Square.

molonski2 · Answer

It may well be hypocritical , but there is nothing wrong with that , its a celebration that's all , means little , exactly the same here. Tell you what though , despite the fact they cheat , they have the correct stance of alcohol , far too accepted in the West ( and beyond ) and its better to send a clear message on all of the dangers of this product as well as illicit drugs.

Christmas in Dubai is a great festival , without bars everywhere , sends the message.

RavVid · Answer

Well Vietnam is a communist atheist country but there was a 24x7x365 Christmas shop in Ho Chi Minh city when I went there. They had cut Christianity down to the fun part.

There are two cultural aspects which transition easily between cultures. Tasty food and fun festivals with feasting.

No great surprise to me.

Grond21 · Answer

Are you pointing out their hypocrisy, or advocating for more Islamic practices?

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

It's part of Arab culture, but I could be (and likely am) wrong about it.

Desi_Butcher · Answer

Coz they're only Arab by name. Not actual. So many instances lately, where I've just given up on them to expect anything Islamic.

Cheerfull009 · Answer

This event is celebrated in some so called Muslim and Secular countries , like Turkie, but not in Arab countries, Turkey is not an Arab country

AhmetHasanCan · Answer

Maybe they only celebrate New Year's Eve, not Christmas :)

Anonymous · Answer

Why wouldn't they? Celebrating the new year has nothing to do with religion.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Because they want to.

msc545 · Answer

Why is what they do or not do important to you?

DtMe89 · Answer

I didn't know they weren't allowed to?

Jennz6 · Answer

I’m not sure

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