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The reign of Philip II of Spain stands as a pivotal era marked by religious fervor. In 1566, Philip II issued a decree that reverberated across the Iberian Peninsula. This edict not only outlawed the use of the Arabic language, both written and spoken, but also mandated that doors to homes remain open on Fridays to ensure no Muslim Friday prayers were conducted. The new regulations included bans on Moorish names, mandated Castilian attire and outlawed face coverings for women. Muslims were barred from using Arab baths—essential for ritual purification and communal cohesion—reflecting Philip II's bid to assert Christian supremacy and erase Moorish heritage following nearly 800 years of Islamic rule in Spain.
(https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/moorish-heritage-0020551)




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