Fun is un-Islamic.

Rabat – Morocco’s controversial cleric, Sheikh Abdellah Annahari, has stirred up controversy once again on social media by claiming that celebrating the New Year’s eve was “undoubtedly Haram.”

In a video shared on his Facebook account, last week, the religious preacher declared that celebrating the New Year would be an “unforgivable sin” and that all New Year’s commercial activities should be strictly prohibited.

“Whoever celebrates the New Year is no different from Christians and their religion of debauchery,” Annahari said.

The preacher ordained Moroccans to avoid participating or imitating any of the “Mushrikins” (Polytheists) rituals and customs, adding that they are regarded in Islam as “kuffar” (infidels).

“Buying or selling the fir tree is Haram, taking a picture next to Santa Claus is Haram, partying is Haram and even sending New Year wishes is HARAM,” he shouted while violently stumping his cane.