Time change and Ramadan: satire or truth?

A screenshot is circulating on social media claiming that the EU decided to delay the time change to daylight saving time in consideration of Ramadan so that Muslims could "eat an hour earlier". This claim is shared primarily on Facebook and has caused confusion. Many people wonder whether the time change is actually suspended or postponed for religious reasons.

The fact check on the time change notification

In fact, this story does not correspond to the facts. A short research shows that the source of this claim is the satirical site “Noktara.de” , which is known for its humorous posts, which often lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations on social media. “Noktara.de” itself states that its content “is fictitious and comes from One Thousand and One Nights”.

The site was by two marketing managers of Muslim faith who want to use their work to create satirical content that includes Islam and Muslims rather than making fun of them. The story about the time change because of Ramadan is fictitious and should not be taken seriously.

The time change is taking place as planned and there are no official efforts to postpone it for religious or cultural reasons. This hoax is an example of how easily satire can be misconstrued as truth, especially when spread on social media without context.

Questions and answers about the time change and Ramadan

Question 1: Will the time change be postponed to accommodate Ramadan?
Answer 1: No, the time change will not be postponed in consideration of Ramadan. This claim comes from a satire website.

Question 2: Who is behind the satirical site that published this story?
Answer 2: Behind the satirical site “Noktara.de” there are two marketing managers of Muslim faith who want to produce humorous content.

Question 3: How can you tell if a message is satire?
Answer 3: Check the source of the message and look for clues on the page itself as to whether it is satire.

Question 4: Why do some people think satire is true?
Answer 4: Satire can be easily misunderstood if it is taken out of context or spreads quickly on social media.

Question 5: What should you do if you are unsure about a message?
Answer 5: Verify the facts by consulting reputable sources and conducting research before disseminating information.

Conclusion

Satire can entertain and make you think, but it can also lead to misunderstandings. It is important to remain critical and obtain information from reliable sources. We encourage our readers to be vigilant and to check the origin of information before passing it on.

Source: DPA

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