One of the world's richest men, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah who ordered the introduction of sharia in Brunei last year has also banned public celebrations of Christmas, including sending festive greetings and the wearing of Santa Claus hats.
Muslims seen celebrating Christmas and non-Muslims found to be organizing
celebrations could face up to five years jail.
However the country's non-Muslims, who comprise 32 per cent of the 420,000 population,can celebrate Christmas in their own communities on the condition that the celebrations are not disclosed to Muslims.
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