Since the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the Swedish public has been exposed to reports and segments in the media, combined with Ramadan-themed promotions in stores and politicians sending special greetings “to those who celebrate.” Now that Ramadan is over, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended wishes for “a happy Eid al-Fitr to all who celebrate.”

The Tidö government has made a major effort toward Islam this year. “Ramadan Mubarak!” was proclaimed on Sweden.se’s social media channels in February, followed by information that Ramadan had begun for Muslims in Sweden, the country’s largest non-Christian religious group. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) also acknowledged Ramadan.

Many questioned what Ramadan has to do with Sweden and Swedish culture.

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– As part of our mission to inform about Sweden :censored:6:cdd6bbaa89:ly, we highlight various types of content and current events that reflect our everyday life and society. Informing about different holidays and traditions shared by many in Sweden is a part of our communication about Sweden, said Sverre Nyborg-Warner at SI (which in turn is run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to Samnytt.

In March, the government announced that Sweden is marking the international day to “combat Islamophobia.”

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Now, as Ramadan concludes, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is at it again, posting the following message on social media:

Also in English:

Other users who came across the message were not impressed.

“Have you also recognized the Christian Lent?” one person asks.

“Just imagine how much better it would have been if the government, instead of participating in the Islamization of Sweden, could classify Islam as invasive and harmful to Sweden, and openly counter the spread of Islam in Sweden by various means. As we do with other invasive entities that spread, take over, and destroy,” writes another.

“What does the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have to do with this?” another person comments.

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