Muslim Family Day at Six Flags

[mohamed N melinda 0]

I'm not being disrespectful in any way shape or form, but I've yet to see a day for Christians at any theme parks. Don't get me wrong, myself being married to a muslim man, I totally and completely repect his religion, but he honestly was shocked when I called him up to talk to him about this a few moments ago. Since he's been here he's realized that we as Americans cannot do many things that our great-grandparents did because we will offend someone. Honestly, this does offend me. I googled this Muslim day at Six Flags and the workers cannot even where shorts because they might offend someone! Come on! We are in American, the land of the free!!!!! I'm offended because since other religions are offended, we cannot as Christians celebrate Christmas without someone being offended. Put a Christmas tree or a cross up and OMG!

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The Signal Santa Clarita ^ | 30 SEPT 2008 | Melissa Gasca

Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:42:24 AM by BCW

It's Muslim Day at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Saturday and Santa Clarita resident A.J. Jones is curious to know if the park hosted other religious events in the past.

This is Magic Mountain's first year hosting Muslim Family day. It is far from its first time hosting a religious event, said park spokeswoman Sue Carpenter.

"I think it's great as long as they open it up to everyone," said Jones, whose friend works at the park. Jones is concerned the park's supervisors asked the employees to wear pants Saturday to cover their legs despite the unusually high heat. "I think its kind of strange," Jones said. "It's been so hot for pants."

But Carpenter said not to worry.

"Out of respect, we request the employees wear their uniform pants, instead of their shorts," Carpenter said. "It is only a request, it is not mandatory."

The Islamic Circle of North America requested the day as a celebration for end of Ramadan. Muslim Family Day comes just five days after the end of Ramadan, a Muslim religious observance in which participating Muslims fast from dawn until sunset.

Park officials will try to meet the Muslim group's needs as it does with any other group, Carpenter said.

"There will be a plethora of things to do for the youth and the entire family including halal food stalls, ethnic bazaar and family entertainment" the event's Web site states.

The group is hosting Muslim Family and Youth Days in seven other United States cities this fall.

All those who attend will take part in what the group claims is "The largest American Muslim event."

The theme park expects a busy day Saturday and the park will remain open to the general public and host the first day of its annual Halloween Fright Fest, Carpenter said.

i dont see that can offend amyone in anyway!!!!!!!!!

[amal 4]

it's about time to leave work so I don't have time to read the whole thread. I hope I'm not repeating what someone else has already possibly said...

I think it's awesome they have Muslim days. I know many-a-theme park that do something for a bunch of holidays. six flags in Missouri does a christmas week, 4th of july weekend, saint pats day, kids day, world/international week, veterans day, thanksgiving day, allllllllllllllllllll sorts of different celebration type special days.... So I guess I'm saying that I am not offended by them adding a muslim day. I think it would be cool if they added any day to celebrate any religion coz it would help to teach ppl more about other ppls beliefs ....

[mohamed N melinda 0]

it's about time to leave work so I don't have time to read the whole thread. I hope I'm not repeating what someone else has already possibly said...

I think it's awesome they have Muslim days. I know many-a-theme park that do something for a bunch of holidays. six flags in Missouri does a christmas week, 4th of july weekend, saint pats day, kids day, world/international week, veterans day, thanksgiving day, allllllllllllllllllll sorts of different celebration type special days.... So I guess I'm saying that I am not offended by them adding a muslim day. I think it would be cool if they added any day to celebrate any religion coz it would help to teach ppl more about other ppls beliefs ....

[Y's_habibitk 2]

That is the Six Flags closest to where I live. That particular area of Southern CA is VERY HOT, especially lately with the heat wave we've had. Wearing pants in that heat sucks but, if you are an employee I think you should wear whatever your boss tells you to wear (within reason). Besides they asked, didn't make it mandatory.

Its too bad we can't go. I've always wanted to take my husband to Six Flags. I took him to Knotts Berry Farm last year (its another place with roller coasters but not as scary as those at Six Flags) and he LOVED IT. They don't have anything like that in Morocco as far as I know.

I miss knotts berry farm!!! Especially knotts SCARY farm Its the perfect time of year.... I need to go home for a visit!

[sereia 0]

That is the Six Flags closest to where I live. That particular area of Southern CA is VERY HOT, especially lately with the heat wave we've had. Wearing pants in that heat sucks but, if you are an employee I think you should wear whatever your boss tells you to wear (within reason). Besides they asked, didn't make it mandatory.

Its too bad we can't go. I've always wanted to take my husband to Six Flags. I took him to Knotts Berry Farm last year (its another place with roller coasters but not as scary as those at Six Flags) and he LOVED IT. They don't have anything like that in Morocco as far as I know.

I miss knotts berry farm!!! Especially knotts SCARY farm Its the perfect time of year.... I need to go home for a visit!

You're from OC? Where???

I LOVE(d) Knotts Scary Farm when I was teenager. We used to have so much fun there!

[MrsAmera 41]

Just had to insert that Rosh Hashanah was a holiday for senators/ and representatives ALL of them. What peeved me was that they (even non-Jewish) reps were not in session to "celebrate" amidst the economic meltdown. Come on, when youre in that type of position forget about it!!!

[doodlebugg 10]

Just had to insert that Rosh Hashanah was a holiday for senators/ and representatives ALL of them. What peeved me was that they (even non-Jewish) reps were not in session to "celebrate" amidst the economic meltdown. Come on, when youre in that type of position forget about it!!!

no kidding! In my company it was business day 1 and I couldn't even take it off and I'm a nobody! Missing one or two journal entries isn't even laughably comparable to missing a day where you could possibly solve a financial meltdown of the country!