Muslim children in room for music

amsterdam - Politicians are surprised by a message that students of an Islamic school in Amsterdam during a debate battle left the room because there was dancing to music.

The event 'Discussion can be learned 'in debate center De Balie were children from several primary schools in Amsterdam present. Prior to the program, and during a break was danced along to the music, but students of As-Siddiq left in those moments the hall, reports Het Parool Saturday. A student of the school responded to questions about the presenter them of their faith should not look at dance and can not listen to music.

According VVD council member Samira Bouchibti should the church talking to the school. 'This is not normal, and increases the segregation. The school closes down. This creates an enclave in society. We need to set standards, 'she told the newspaper.

Education Councilor Kukenheim (D66) says sorry to find that the children are not allowed to participate in singing and dancing. But she is pleased that the school participates in the event. According to her, it is to examine the inspectorate or school gives enough attention to citizenship.

A spokesman for the Islamic Foundation School Amsterdam, including As-Siddiq said to Het Parool that there is no segregation. They do these things along, 'but we do this while maintaining our identity,' he says. According to the spokesman's music is not forbidden in Islam, but do boys and girls usually separated this. 'We prepare our pupils to be part of society and it is the child's choice and what it does not. '