The Maldives has condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in different parts of the world.

Maldives condemned thee action at the 53rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHCRC) by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The Meeting was attended by Dr. Asim Ahmed, the Maldivian representative at the United Nations in Geneva.

During the meeting, Dr. Asim said he strongly condemns the burning of the Quran, adding that it is not acceptable under the right to freedom of expression and that such acts will create fear and hatred against Islam.

Asim stressed that to bring peace to society, such practices should be put to an end.

The OIC had also submitted a resolution aimed at curbing hate speech against Islam and promoting discrimination and violence. The resolution was passed with the support of 28 UNHCR member states.

The burning of the Quran began in Sweden during last Eid. The Quran was set ablaze in front of a mosque in the country with police protection. Islamic countries had condemned Sweden's encouragement of the event, although the Swedish government later condemned the burning.