English fans have been asked not to wear clothes symbolizing the Crusades for fear of “insulting the feelings of Muslims” in Qatar, according to the newspaper “Telegraph“.
The newspaper said that the request came following the circulation of a video clip showing that security men stopped two fans, who were dressed in clothes inspired by the uniforms of English fighters during the Crusade in the eleventh century AD, from entering the stadium of the England match once morest Iran.
In Qatar, crusaders???? Qatre are afraid ???? just wait when will be next world cup in European country, they will tell you how to present religion. ???? pic.twitter.com/CUd2Hno9Bx
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The newspaper added, “It was not clear whether the security men arrested the fans or merely prevented them from entering the stadium of the match that took place last Monday at Khalifa International Stadium, and England won by a wide score (6-2).
The newspaper quoted the “Kick It Out” charity, a leading anti-discrimination organization, as saying that clothing representing “Temple Knights or Crusaders” may not be welcome in Qatar and the Islamic world in general.
A spokesman for the Foundation advised fans attending World Cup matches that some garments, such as those representing knights or crusaders, may not be welcome in Qatar and other Muslim countries.
And the newspaper indicated that the travel advice issued by the British Foreign Office before the tournament had called on fans to learn regarding and respect local customs.
England fans usually wear costumes inspired by the era of the Crusades, which took place between 1095 and 1291, when Christian armies attempted to capture Jerusalem and the surrounding area from Islamic rule.
