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Politics > Politics-USA |
| User: |
"BTM Madness" |
| Date: |
25 Jul 2006 11:00:02 AM |
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Islamic "fun" day at Leeds Towers.... |
Personally, I'm surprised these guys are even ALLOWED to ride theme
park rides, you'd think that'd violate some rule or another...
But anyway...
http://www.leedstoday.net/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=39&ArticleID=1619769
Park and bride bust-up
A LEEDS couple's wedding at Alton Towers has been thrown into chaos –
because the theme park is staging a Muslim fun day on their big
weekend.
Amanda Morris and Scott Lee are angry that they face being forced to
go on separate rides when they celebrate their wedding.
And their 60 guests will have to follow other rules, including being
fully covered up, under conditions set by organisers of the first
Muslim fun day on Sunday September 17.
The couple from Bramley, Leeds, have paid £5,000 for the wedding at
the Alton Towers Resort on September 16 and then to spend the next day
on the rides with their guests.
But up to 28,000 Muslims are expected that day, when there will be no
music, alcohol or gambling. Prayer areas will be set aside.
Amanda, 30, a recruitment sales advisor, said: "We have been to Alton
Towers a lot as it's a great fun day out. Our family and friends have
a lot of young children and we thought it would be a great idea to
include that in our wedding plans.
"I don't think we should have to wear specific dress and be told what
we can and can't do. And their rules on ride segregation means that
Scott and I won't be able to go on them together."
The couple only found about the hiring out of the theme park through
Amanda's sister Kim who received a letter out of the blue from Alton
Towers.
The letter confirms the wedding party booked before the park was hired
out to Islamic Leisure and goes on to advise: "While the park will
remain accessible to you on this day, due to the numbers expected you
may wish to change your booking."
The couple have since contacted Islamic Leisure who confirmed their
wedding party would have to adhere to their terms and conditions.
"We have found ourselves in a difficult situation and we don't know
what to do for the best," said Amanda.
Yaseen Patel, director of Islamic Leisure, confirmed the wedding party
would have to adhere to terms and conditions. On the dress code issue
Mr Patel said: "The body will have to be covered. But they do not have
to wear the hijab (head scarf)."
Mr Patel said nearly 80 per cent of the park would be available for
families to enjoy together."Designated adult rides will be rotated
between men and women throughout the day," he said.
He added the event was abut helping to break down barriers: "It will
be a peaceful family environment. And we would like to offer the
couple two complimentary tickets."
A spokeswoman for Alton Towers told the YEP: "We sincerely apologise
for the way in which the wedding party were informed of the event
taking place on September 17.
"We are currently discussing all the options available with the party,
and are confident we will ensure their wedding weekend is everything
they dreamed it would be."
andrew.hutchinson@ypn.co.uk
11 July 2006
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