A video that shows Han visitors dancing inside a mosque that is the occupied East Turkestan, also known as Xinjiang caused protests across the globe.
This disturbing incident serves as an eloquent reminder of the wider issue of demolition of mosques and how it is treated by Muslim minority groups by Chinese officials in the region.
The conversion of a number of mosques into clubs, cafes and tourist centers has raised serious concerns about the lack of cultural sensitivity and religious discrimination.
Uyghur Muslim Culture Under Threat: Unveiling the Urgency of the Crisis
The video shows the lack of reverence for religion and respect for the sacredness of mosques. This action reveals how China’s Chinese government is working to eradicate the identity and culture of Uyghur Muslims. There are reports that claim that a number of mosques have also been destroyed however the exact amount cannot be determined. These actions not only disregard the space of worship, but also restrict the capacity to Uyghur Muslims to practice their religion freely.
The demolishment and reconstruction of mosques, clubs and other facilities is an attempt to erase Uyghurs’ Muslim identity and enforce strict controls. Furthermore, not just Muslims but also other minorities of religion including Tibetan Buddhists as well as Christians are also affected.
After this video China has been criticized extensively regarding the way it treats Uyghur Muslims which not only includes forced labor and prison but also indoctrination.
Muslims from all over the world have stressed and demanded urgent attention and action from the international community regarding the Xinjiang incident, as it is crucial to denounce this kind of cultural sensitivity and confront the widespread religious persecution in the occupied East Turkestan.
The world’s population has stated that it is essential to safeguard the rights of human beings and freedoms to religion. Muslims all over the world have called on the international community to push China Chinese administration to stop the destruction of mosques and to ensure their rights as Uyghur Muslims, and ensure the freedom of religion for all.
A video showing Han visitors dance inside Mosque within the occupied East Turkestan highlights the ongoing issue of cultural insensitivity as well as the repression of religion in Xinjiang. There have been serious concerns expressed about what is happening to Muslim minorities as well as the demolishment of religious structures in Uyghur.
To denounce this situation, the international community must unite and demand protection of religious freedom and human rights for everyone. International solidarity is crucial to fight the persecution of religion that is affecting Muslims within China effectively.
