23/07/2023
Protests erupted in Iraq and Iran on Saturday, July 22, 2023, against the purported desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark. The protests were sparked by reports that a man had burned a copy of the Quran in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Copenhagen.
In Iraq, the protests were largely concentrated in the capital, Baghdad. Thousands of people took to the streets, chanting slogans against Denmark and demanding that the government take action. Security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters, and several people were injured.
In Iran, the protests were more widespread. Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across the country, including Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan. The protests were largely peaceful, but there were some reports of clashes between protesters and security forces.
The Danish government has condemned the desecration of the Quran, and the Danish ambassador to Iraq has been summoned to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry. The Danish government has also said that it will investigate the incident.
The protests in Iraq and Iran are the latest in a series of protests against the desecration of the Holy Quran. In January 2023, a far-right Danish politician, Rasmus Paludan, burned a copy of the Quran in front of a mosque in Sweden. This sparked protests in Sweden and across the Muslim world.
The desecration of the Holy Quran is a highly sensitive issue for Muslims, and it is often seen as a provocation. The protests in Iraq and Iran are a sign of the deep anger that many Muslims feel about the desecration of their holy book.
It is unclear what the long-term impact of the protests will be. However, it is clear that the desecration of the Quran is a serious issue that has the potential to cause significant unrest.