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Author:  paulzolo [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Schools told 'no swimming in Ramadan'
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swimming was acceptable to Muslims but posed a high risk of swallowing water that may break a fast


http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/stok ... 596808.stm
Author:  HeatherKay [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Schools told 'no swimming in Ramadan'
Wuuuuuurgh! It's political correctness gone maaaaaad!

I notice it's guidance in the Beeb report, but in the links to several papers on the right schools have been told.

Sheesh.
Author:  Paul1965 [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Schools told 'no swimming in Ramadan'
Well so long as they don't stop the other pupils from swimming just to appease Muslim parents then I don't care.
Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Schools told 'no swimming in Ramadan'
Read the link only briefly. Was it all just the council making stuff up or did they actually consult anyone?
Author:  HeatherKay [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Schools told 'no swimming in Ramadan'
cloaked_wolf wrote:
Read the link only briefly. Was it all just the council making stuff up or did they actually consult anyone?


The Muslim Council was consulted, apparently.
Author:  jonbwfc [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Schools told 'no swimming in Ramadan'
So they can use snorkels, where's the problem?
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Schools told 'no swimming in Ramadan'
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It also suggests re-scheduling sex education classes during the holy lunar month, as Muslim followers who have reached puberty are required to avoid sexual thoughts during this period.

Puberty can be any time in a childs teen years, so why not just cancel the classes for all during Ramadan. Though won't most schools be closed during this period so no impact anyway?
Author:  l3v1ck [ Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Schools told 'no swimming in Ramadan'
Paul1965 wrote:
Well so long as they don't stop the other pupils from swimming just to appease Muslim parents then I don't care.

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