The Religion of Peace celebrates Ramadan in Somalia by destroying a movie studio.


    MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Dozens of gunmen loyal to Islamic courts stormed a video studio in Somalia’s capital on Monday, destroying equipment and confiscating hundreds of tapes that were being translated into the Somali language.

    The courts consider watching movies, listening to music, dancing and many other forms of entertainment un-Islamic.

    “We are very proud that we closed down the biggest movie translating firm,” said Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, chairman of the Union of the Islamic Courts. “What’s considered as harmful to the public will be destroyed.”