Comments on: Best Buy stands by ‘Happy Eid’ ad, will include ‘Christmas’ in new ads

By: Paurian Cafe | The PC Nature of Best Buy

Paurian Cafe | The PC Nature of Best Buy — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:39:14 +0000

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By: Rue

Rue — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:45:35 +0000

The fact that for years other holidays have always been “Happy Holidays” unless its a Muslim religion, named specifically, seems odd. For BB to NOW state that they’ll name all religious holidays due to the uproar seems odd.
Why wouldn’t BB simply say – ‘yes, we’ve always just said “Happy Holidays” so for this Muslism holiday we’ll simply say that too!’? No, they try to upgrade – UPGRADE – the other holidays. Why were the other holidays downgraded to begin with?

By: khan

khan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:45:32 +0000

Best buy did the right thing, that is a gesture to say America is all inclusive and so is best buy.

They should also have atleast one ad for Christmas. I am a muslim and i think Christmas should be the most important and most talked about holiday in this country where a vast majority celebrates christmas. If they acknowledge Christmas then there is no problem in recognizing other holidays.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:50:43 +0000

I am very disappointed in the American people for this reaction. We have ALL, no question about it seen many, many advertisers noting major holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza. We have also seen minor holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc. getting their share of attention. Muslims have two holidays a year Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha, is it too much to handle that one advertiser acknowledged a Muslim holiday? No governmental based schools or agencies close or recognize these two holidays, so really I ask you, is it too much to have someone wish us a happy Eid Al-Adha on their circular?

By: George Cheney

George Cheney — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:57:08 +0000

I used to think it was just Christmas that has been overly commercialized. Are there no religious Holidays free from being commercialization anymore?
Happy Winter Solstice!

By: KC

KC — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:05:10 +0000

I applaud BB for including a holiday celebrated by a LARGE number of Americans. To those commenting on the “PC” factor- would it not be more PC to ignore the Muslim community or only demonize it as we have been doing since 9/11? BB is taking a logical step & reaching out to an underutilized market. I am Christian but certainly not offended by the celbration of holidays associated with other faiths. And to the Christian zealouts throwing barbs out there– are sales & shopping what Christmas is all about? Let’s bring Christianity back into the light as a religion of TOLERANCE not BIGOTRY.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:56:20 +0000

As long as they specifically mention other holidays by name I really have no problem with this…

But it is a bit eyebrow raising in the light of their “No Christmas” policy they put out a few years back when they decided they wouldn’t use Christmas by name in any advertising.

By: alkh3myst

alkh3myst — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:12:27 +0000

This is ad wasn’t printed in “the name of diversity”, it was printed in the name of reality. Muslims have been in this country all along, we are not going anywhere. I was born here, and have served in the US military. We have been ignored, and our purchasing power taken for granted for decades. Black Friday falls on the day of Eid this year. To not acknowledge Muslim shoppers on this day would simply be insulting. Moreover, unless my watch has stopped, Thanksgiving was YESTERDAY!

By: Ossama

Ossama — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:30:34 +0000

The reason Best Buy is wishing Muslims a Happy Eid along with Thanksgiving, is because they both happen to be on the same day. Although Christmas may still be the most popular religious holiday in America, it’s not the only holiday.
Being from Canada myself, I’m used to seeing holiday wishes from retailers for many religious holidays including Diwali and Chinese New Year.
There is no harm in aknowledging the diversity that is America.

By: Cathy H

Cathy H — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:09:22 +0000

I know Best Buy understands the hard-headedness of the Christian community and since they are now a global company the impact will not be but a blip on the radar. They now have stores in Turkey, China, Mexico, Canada, UK, etc. The Happy Eid ads are recognizing that not only do people of many faiths and cultures work here in the United States at Best Buy corporate and in their stores but all over the world. Why should only one faith’s holiday be recognized? Every faith should be recognized not just the Christian faith.