Born June 15 in Nagrig, Basyoun Egypt on June 15, 1992, Salah grew up amid a predominantly Sunni Islamic population in his birth country of Egypt, yet also boasting Shia Muslims, Dawoodi Bohra Muslims, Ahmadi Muslims and Christian communities as well. Salah himself adheres to Islam; evidenced by visits with family to Mecca as well as prayer before each match begins.
The aspect of Salah’s faith came under the spotlight when he shared images of himself and his family celebrating Christmas, a Christian holiday, by posing in front of a Christmas tree. This act received mixed reactions from his Muslim fans. This annual tradition, accompanied by a “#MerryChristmas” caption to his millions of followers, sparked a debate over the appropriateness of a Muslim participating in Christmas celebrations.
Controversy Over Celebrating Christmas
The backlash from some of Salah’s Muslim fans stemmed from sharing his Christmas celebration photos online. Despite being a devout Muslim, Salah’s participation in the festive season surprised many and led to criticism from a segment of his fanbase. Yet, it has become somewhat of a yearly tradition for Salah, his wife Magi, and their daughters, Makka and Kayan, to get into the holiday spirit, which is evident from their cheerful family photos during the season.
Although Christmas is not traditionally observed within Islam, some individuals do participate in its festivities. Reaction to Salah’s actions regarding Christmas celebrations have been mixed: some express confusion and displeasure while others support him in believing the focus should remain solely on spreading holiday joy rather than controversy.
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