On Saturday, the European Union (EU) strongly condemned the recent incident of the Quran burning in Sweden.
The EU described the incident as offensive, disrespectful, and a clear act of provocation.
The EU statement came hours after the Organization of Islamic Cooperation called for an emergency meeting on the incident.
In its statement, the EU expressed its rejection of such an act, asserting that it is against the principles of the EU.
It highlighted that “manifestations of racism, xenophobia, and related intolerance” have no place in Europe.
The EU expressed its commitment to supporting freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression.
On Wednesday, a single person took part in the Quran burning in the Swedish capital, and photos of the incident show he was the only person apart from his translator at the demonstration, which coincided with the Eid-al-Adha holiday, one of the most significant in the Islamic calendar.
The incident has triggered wide condemnation by Arab countries.
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