Shops close in Pattani and Narathiwar as vendors come under threat
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Many shops in Pattani and Narathiwat closed on Friday following threats of violence if they chose to operate their business on Friday.
Leaflets were reportedly been distributed in the provinces, citing Muslim teachings not to do business on the day. Local residents were threatened with violence if they did not abide by the warning.
Nimu Makajeh, an Islam expert, said there was no prohibition as such, adding that the Islamic religion teaches that everyday is a good day for working. “That warning is wrong. There is no such prohibition in our teachings,” he said.
The Nation
