Mohamed Salah addresses the ongoing Middle East conflict during the Christmas season.
Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah has shared his highly anticipated Christmas photo and message on social media. Despite being a Muslim, Salah, recognized for regularly posting family photos and messages on Christmas day, took to Twitter this year to convey a different message.
In his Christmas greetings post, the 31-year-old football star acknowledged the usual festivities associated with the season of love. However, Salah expressed a heavy heart due to the turmoil and violence plaguing the Middle East, diverging from his usual celebratory tone.
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“Christmas is a time when families get together and celebrate,” Salah stated in a post featuring a black and white photo of a Christmas tree. He went on to highlight the profound impact of the ongoing conflict in the region, particularly the distressing situation in Gaza.
“With the brutal war going on in the Middle East, especially the death and destruction in Gaza, this year we approach Christmas with very heavy hearts, sharing the pain of those families grieving the loss of their loved ones,” Salah added. “Please do not forget them, and do not become desensitized to their suffering. Merry Christmas.”
Salah’s deviation from his usual festive posts stirred reactions on Twitter, with fans and followers expressing a range of opinions in the comment section. The responses varied, with some commending Salah for his empathetic message, while others criticized him for what they perceived as a departure from his faith.