Islam versus Europe

Sweden's Social Democrats argued on Monday for a review of Sweden's public holidays, arguing that the country's Muslim community should also be recognised.

"It was a long time ago that we reviewed it. Almost all of our public holidays, except for Midsummer and May 1st, have a Christian religious connection. Sweden is today a multicultural society, and it is worth looking at how it can be done," Social Democrat party secretary Carin Jämtin said to the Svenska Dagbladet (SvD) daily.

It is probable that any decision to introduce a Muslim holiday would mean the replacement of an existing public holiday.