At the party, which was held Saturday night, alcohol and a mix of men and women – both of which were strictly forbidden in the Muslim religion. Videos of the event were posted online in real time and inspired lively comments from many Palestinians celebrating the sacrilegious event.
DJ Palestine Sama Abdul-Hadi
Palestinian Authority sources told Ynet that Abdul-Hadi was arrested for his part in organizing the party, and that she is now accused of destroying the Muslim religion.
The Palestinian West Bank, like many other parts of the world, is struggling to contain the spread of the virus, with infectious rates soaring in recent weeks. PA disease rates averaged about 500 cases daily in October, but that had risen by about 300% in December.
A Palestinian man is being tested for coronavirus in the West Bank city of Hebron
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has declared a state of emergency in the West Bank that will last until at least January 3. The PA has also banned all social gatherings, including parties, weddings and weddings. funerals, throughout the West Bank until further notice.
Abdul-Hadi, formerly known as Skywalker, is considered one of the most popular DJs in the Palestinian Authority and is the first Palestinian woman in the field.
Her work has gained worldwide acclaim and she is well known among the international electronic music community.
After the party, dozens of Palestinians arrived to pray at the site, which Muslims believe is the burial place of Moses, and which is the center of one of the most important pilgrimages for Palestinians.
The Palestinian Authority and the Ministry of Tourism both came under heavy criticism for the party, after several attendees said the event was approved by the ministry.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh announced the establishment of a commission of inquiry to investigate the events leading up to the party at the holy site, which is in District C of the West Bank and under civilian control is the army of Israel.
Cover Nabi Musa
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Palestinian Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Hussam Abu al-Rub said no permission had been granted to hold the party.
“Our ministry [which is also in charge of the site due to its sanctity] he did not allow anyone to party there, ”al-Rub said in a statement.
“We did not know at all what was happening in Nabi Musa. What happened there is worrying. We will not remain silent and will prosecute on behalf of a participant. “
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh
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Hamas, the Palestinian terrorist group that controls the Gaza Strip, also issued a statement criticizing the incident.
“What happened at the Nabi Musa Mosque is the destruction of the sanctity of the house of God. We criticize that this was done with the official permission of Mohammad Shtayyeh’s government. Everyone responsible for the act must bring this to justice, “the statement said.