Iranian official rejects reports on ban on Buddha statues
TEHRAN-An Iranian cultural official rejected some media reports alleging that he has called for a ban on the imports and sales of Buddha stautes in Iran, saying that his remarks have been “misquoted”.
Some media reports have recently quoted Secretary of the Headquarters for Supporting and Protecting Cultural Works Saeed Jaber Ansari as saying that the statutes which represent the saints, beliefs and values of other religions than Islam, specially the Buddha Statutes, should be taken away from shop windows and their imports to Iran should be banned.
Speaking to FNA on Tuesday, Jaber Ansari strongly rejected such reports, and stressed that they are just the result of misinterpretations.
“Unfortunately, my remarks have been misinterpreted,” he said, and further explained, “I just meant the illegal imports of certain cultural works and items and in violation of the customs (rules and regulations).”
“From our point of view, disrespect for the beliefs of other religions is unacceptable,” he reiterated.
(Courtesy: DM Online)
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In sri lanka also should ban it because of here every coner bhudist statues are too much,its really disturbing other communities.
You should understand Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country. But,the Buddhist culture do not disturb the other communities like other countries such as Iran or KSA.
From Iran’s point of view it can be correct. But what basis you are talking to ban Buddhas statues placed in where ever else in SL. If u are disturbing u go and stay in Iran dear fucking man.
We should promptly sever all diplomatic, socio-economic ties with Iran and recall all Sri Lankan oue envoy.
It is time we took a stand in the international arena.
The Buddha statue is venerated object and we see no reason why it should be banned by the Ahmadinijaad regime.
On the other hand, the ban is welcome because the illiterate Iranians are using the venerated Buddha statue as an ornament.
it is haram to keep it in a muslim country