Although Halloween is celebrated all over the world, some nations still do not accept it as part of their tradition. In particular, the devotees of the following three religions not only refused to celebrate, they also strictly avoided approaching.
Jewish
According to Alfred J. Kolatch, author of the Second Jewish Book of Why in Judaism, Halloween was not permitted by the Halakha Jews because it violated Leviticus, chapter 18, verse 3. Which forbade the Jews to accept the customs of the Gentiles.
However, most Jews living in the United States celebrate Halloween, breaking away from their religious traditions. They say there is no religious reason why contemporary Jews should not celebrate Halloween, while other denominations strongly oppose it.
Muslims
Sheikh Idris Palmer, author of A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam, writes that Muslims should not celebrate Halloween, stating that "attending Halloween is more wrong than participating in Christmas or New Year." Another Christian Easter.
Malaysia's Fatwa National Council has also enacted anti-Halloween laws, claiming the celebrations are "humorous" for entertainment purposes, while the tradition is against the spirit of death. It has no effect on the living. At the same time, the Islamic institution Dar Al-Ifta Al-Missriyyah in Egypt does not agree with the celebration of Halloween because it is against the principles of the Islamic faith.
Brahmins
In Hinduism, there is a festival called Pitru Paksha that commemorates the dead. Hindus respect and believe that the festival can keep the souls of their ancestors fully rested. As for accepting Halloween into the tradition, they disturb the ancestors, especially the beliefs of the spirits of the dead seem to contradict each other.
Diwali, which is usually held in mid-September, is considered by some to be the opposite of Halloween because it is believed to affect the indigenous holidays.
However, some Hindus choose to participate in the popular Halloween tradition. But other Hindus, such as Soumya Dasgupta, have opposed the celebration, citing Western Halloween holidays as a serious blow to the Hindu festival.
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