Kurds won’t abide by Iraq’s alcohol ban

[SocalDinar]

Kurds won’t abide by Iraq’s alcohol ban

Published October 24th, 2016 - 21:42 GMT

 

 

Baghdad, Iraq (AFP/Ahmad Al-Rubaye)

 

On Saturday, the Iraqi parliament banned alcohol: its sale, consumption and import are legal no more. However, the country’s autonomous Kurdish region will not be following suit. 

On Monday, Erbil-based Rudaw reported that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) will not abide by the ban, meaning alcohol will continue to be available in its territory.

The KRG controls predominantly Kurdish and other areas in northern Iraq, including Erbil, Kirkuk, Dohok, Sulimania and other areas. The regional has a considerable degree of autonomy from Baghdad in matters pertaining to governance.  Some criticized Iraq’s decision, especially at a time when the government is focusing on defeating Daesh (ISIS) in Mosul. 

 

 

Iraq’s decision is somewhat unique. Many predominantly Muslim countries allow the sale and consumption of alcohol despite religious prohibitions on the beverage.

http://www.albawaba.com/loop/kurds-won’t-abide-iraq’s-alcohol-ban-896806

Edited October 24, 2016 by SocalDinar

[King Bean]

Hard to dance in the streets with a mug of cold, frosty camel milk. Guess I will be playing tourist in Kurdistan instead (post RV).

[WISKY291]

I cant blame them. Nothing better than a cold beer after a good fight in the field.

[chinadawg]

Well looks like Baghdad has lost Davis411's business after the RV.

[ChuckFinley]

I guess you guys know I feel about a nice cold beer. 

[nannab]

In a frosted glass with pizza. Kurdistan it is !

They do have pizza right ?

[pokerplayer]

Just now, nannab said:

In a frosted glass with pizza. Kurdistan it is !

They do have pizza right ?

 

Probably nannab, but I suspect you won't get back bacon as an Ingredient !!

pp

 

[nannab]

WHAT NO BACON NO ME ! That is sacrilegious !!!! 

[pokerplayer]

2 minutes ago, nannab said:

WHAT NO BACON NO ME ! That is sacrilegious !!!! 

I agree !! In Canada It's mandatory !! 

pp

[nannab]

Yup bacon goes with everything !!

Bacon for president  !!!!!!! Oh wait we have one running. 

[new york kevin]

I understand the ban on alcohol, and I don't. The part that I don't understand is the pious part. Many Muslims I know drink harder than most. When I asked my friend why once he said " in the ME we are forbidden to drink or do drugs; but this is not the ME. " As long as we don't get caught we never sin.

 

[new york kevin]

3 minutes ago, nannab said:

Yup bacon goes with everything !!

Bacon for president  !!!!!!! Oh wait we have one running. 

Well she ain't a fat pig when she is in her pant suits.