Mohamed Salah Criticized by Muslim Fans After Sharing Christmas Family Photo
Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has sparked controversy among some of his Muslim followers after sharing a festive Christmas family photo on Instagram. In the picture, Salah, his wife Magi, and their daughters Makka and Kayan are seen smiling in matching pajamas in front of a Christmas tree and a gingerbread figure. The photo was captioned with “#MerryChristmas.”
While many praised the post for spreading joy and inclusivity, others expressed disappointment, criticizing Salah for celebrating a holiday not traditionally observed by Muslims.
Comments on his Instagram, where Salah boasts 63.7 million followers, included remarks like, “You let me down bro,” and “Delete this right now.” Another wrote, “At this point, I’m just disappointed in you, bro.”
Christmas is not typically celebrated by Muslims, as it is a Christian holiday. However, some Muslims choose to participate in festive traditions as a cultural or social practice. Salah’s post has reignited the debate about public figures navigating cultural and religious practices in diverse societies.