01-08-2011, 01:56 AM
I found a website citing Dubai freemasonry, but no details aside from saying they operated under the Jurisdiction of The Grand Lodge of Philippines, but the Grand Lodge said that they do not have any sanctioned lodges outside their territory in UAE. Can anyone help get me a little closer to information that could benefit this gentleman?
Thanks!
Dustin Tarditi
Raleigh, NC
James B Green #735 A.F. & A.M.
National Sojourners Piedmont #504
Raleigh Chapter No. 10 R.A.M.
Enoch Council No. 5 R.&S.M.
Raleigh Commandery No. 4 K.T.
Only foreign lodges, working in the "foreign" cities (either military bases, or special towns designed for foreigners only). For an arab, muslim, joining a lodge in UAE can mean death sentence! Lebanon has active masonry (I am not sure, I think Jordan has too). UAE and Saudi - strictly forbidden.
There are lodges all over the MidEast (I am in Afghanistan now). Masonry exists in Saudi Arabia, there are lodge for the oil industry workers. The Saudi government turns a blind eye to them, as long as they are discreet.
A group of brave Iraqis is working right now to build a lodge, and get masonry underway in Iraq. (I lived there 2005-2008)
Masonry will only get stronger in this part of the world.
Charles E. Martin
Charles - there are lodges all over the middle east, but only within the american bases, or within the so called "foreign" towns (gated communities for foreigners only, where alcohol is permitted too). But - for an arab (muslim), to be a freemason is VERY dangerous, and I believe that the future candidate should be told that. In some of these countries (Saudi and UAE) he may face a death penalty for being a mason, and believe me - they do not close their eyes when it comes to their own people, although they treat americans differently. So - he has to know the full story, and then - if he still wants to be in, it's his choice.
This is quite true. In some predominately Muslim countries, Freemasonry is absolutely banned, and membership can lead to imprisonment or death. The Shi'a government of Iran bans all Masonic activities (There is a grand lodge of Iran in exile, and a Scottish Rite of Iran in Exile). Anyone should be very careful when approaching Freemasonry in this part of the world.
Thanks!
Dustin Tarditi
Raleigh, NC
James B Green #735 A.F. & A.M.
National Sojourners Piedmont #504
Raleigh Chapter No. 10 R.A.M.
Enoch Council No. 5 R.&S.M.
Raleigh Commandery No. 4 K.T.
Only foreign lodges, working in the "foreign" cities (either military bases, or special towns designed for foreigners only). For an arab, muslim, joining a lodge in UAE can mean death sentence! Lebanon has active masonry (I am not sure, I think Jordan has too). UAE and Saudi - strictly forbidden.
There are lodges all over the MidEast (I am in Afghanistan now). Masonry exists in Saudi Arabia, there are lodge for the oil industry workers. The Saudi government turns a blind eye to them, as long as they are discreet.
A group of brave Iraqis is working right now to build a lodge, and get masonry underway in Iraq. (I lived there 2005-2008)
Masonry will only get stronger in this part of the world.
Charles E. Martin
Charles - there are lodges all over the middle east, but only within the american bases, or within the so called "foreign" towns (gated communities for foreigners only, where alcohol is permitted too). But - for an arab (muslim), to be a freemason is VERY dangerous, and I believe that the future candidate should be told that. In some of these countries (Saudi and UAE) he may face a death penalty for being a mason, and believe me - they do not close their eyes when it comes to their own people, although they treat americans differently. So - he has to know the full story, and then - if he still wants to be in, it's his choice.
This is quite true. In some predominately Muslim countries, Freemasonry is absolutely banned, and membership can lead to imprisonment or death. The Shi'a government of Iran bans all Masonic activities (There is a grand lodge of Iran in exile, and a Scottish Rite of Iran in Exile). Anyone should be very careful when approaching Freemasonry in this part of the world.
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