Bosnia: Gay festival closes after clashes with hardline Muslims
by researcher • September 26, 2008 • Bosnia, Discrimination and Xenophobia, Gender Issues and the Hijab/Burqa, Interfaith and Multicultural Engagement, Islamic Practice and Jurisprudence, Public Opinion and Islam in the Media, News by Country, News by Issue
Bosnia’s first gay pride festival has been forced underground after 10 people were injured when protestors attacked visitors on the festival’s opening night. Dozens of people chanting “kill the gays” punched, kicked, and threw stones at people leaving the event. Islamic leaders were angry that the festival of pride, which includes art, films, and workshops about sexual minorities, is being held during the Muslim month of Ramadan. Lead organizers of the event said that they are not canceling the festival, but changing the format from public to private, hoping that this will deter some of the harassment and violence.
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