United States military personnel are now being forced to observe the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Yes, you read that correctly.
U.S. troops stationed in Muslim nations have been informed by a statement on the Central Command website that they are to “be familiar with host-nation customs and courtesies to help facilitate a long-lasting mutual respect with local communities.”
“U.S. military members serving in countries that observe Ramadan are required to adhere to certain practices while outside U.S. installations,” the statement read.
The post was accompanied by the following picture:
From CENTCOM:
“Members should be respectful of local customs and be patient with host nation personnel,” said Capt. Dan Sickles, host nation officer in-charge. “Ramadan is a countrywide religious celebration. Members should not make light of local customs and should also expect that during daylight hours host nation customer service will be abbreviated and less accommodating.”
Sickles added that many stores off base would be closed during daylight hours.
One part of Ramadan is that those observing the holiday fast from dawn until sunset.
When outside U.S. controlled areas, eating and drinking in public during daylight hours is against the law. Failure to obey could result in fines up to $685 or a sentence of up to two months in jail.
“The commander’s policy dictates that airmen will adhere to local law, which prohibits eating, drinking or tobacco use off base in public,” said Sickles.
“The only personnel exempt from this requirement are those performing strenuous labor outside U.S. controlled areas. They are authorized to drink and consume as much food as they need to maintain proper hydration and energy.
As airmen and other personnel here adjust to this, Brig. Gen. John Quintas, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, outlined the type of conduct he expects throughout the holy month.
“As ‘Airmen-Ambassadors’ representing American and U.S. military values around the world, we are committed to the concepts of tolerance, freedom and diversity,” said Quintas. “I hope that during your service in the 380th AEW you become more informed and appreciative of the traditions and history of the people in this region of the world. Please remember we are guests here and that the host nation is our shoulder-to-shoulder, brothers and sisters in arms, risking their lives for our common cause to defeat terrorism.”
The Twitterverse was incensed with the demands on our troops.
Sharia Enforcement in the US Military: U.S. Troops Face Eating, Drinking Restrictions During Ramadan: More sha… http://t.co/7cYYjNsilb
— Pamela Geller (@atlasshrugs) June 26, 2015
As an American, I find this completely disgusting. I am sorry to see America has come to this. http://t.co/WAMKvj5zHw — Katamari Seo (@KatamariSeo) June 28, 2015
Isn’t that government supporting a particular religion? #1A @steventyner
— Mike D (@pupbroofdog) June 28, 2015
@steventyner @CinderellaMan2 What are we fighting for? I would never obey this unlawful order. — Daniel Deaton (@DeatonCAPT) June 28, 2015
.@DeatonCAPT @CinderellaMan2 ~THIS vile”order” is JUST as grotesque as if troops in WWII were ordered to obey Japanese diet-religious laws!
— S.Tyner (@steventyner) June 28, 2015
@steventyner @CinderellaMan2 I celebrate Ramadamadingdong by facing Mecca, extending a middle finger, and eating a bacon sandwich. — Daniel Deaton (@DeatonCAPT) June 28, 2015
@creepingsharia who the f are Muslims to tell,UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MILITARY, what they must observe how about Lent or Jewish traditions
— Stella (@ranchdancer) June 27, 2015
@creepingsharia We will never defeat an enemy when we show it this much respect. — Justin Papillon (@jpeck776) June 27, 2015
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