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This is an archive article published on June 29, 2011

Bearded Mickey Mouse causes stir in Egypt

An Egyptian Christian telecom mogul has angered Islamic hardliners by posting an online cartoon of Mickey Mouse with a beard and Minnie in a face veil.

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An Egyptian Christian telecom mogul has angered Islamic hardliners by posting an online cartoon of Mickey Mouse with a beard and Minnie in a face veil. The ultraconservative Islamists,Salafis,called the cartoon posted by Naguib Sawiris on Twitter a mockery of Islam. They launched a campaign calling on Muslims to boycott Sawiris firm Mobinil.

 

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