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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think most folks have covered the move out part..

On the swastika:

https://journalsofindia.com/ancient-indian-symbol-of-the-swastika/

The swastika is commonly seen in India today as a ubiquitous symbol adorning temples, homes, vehicles, and on walls above entrances and doors  and it carries a purely auspicious and welcoming meaning.

Unlike the black hakenkreuz of the Nazis, the swastika used by Indians is usually red or yellow in colour, is not tilted to the right, and has dots at each corner, which are believed to represent the four Vedas.
Swastika symbol adoption by Hitler-

Despite its association for centuries with the symbolism and practice of the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions, many people in Europe and America see the swastika only as the defining symbol of the antisemitic, racist, fascist Third Reich (1933-1945) of Adolf Hitler.[/quote]

Yes, I understand what the swastika means in India.  But Dubai is NOT INDIA.  Just like the US is NOT INDIA.  If drawing swastikas over someone's door is wrong in the US, which is not India, then it should be wrong in any country that is...not India.  [/quote]

The problem is that it’s not just India.  Temple are marked on maps in most of Asia with swastikas.  So you can’t just say it’s neutral/positive symbol in India but a hate sign everywhere else.  It’s clearly a symbol of hate in Europe and North American but the Middle East is not Europe or North America.

All of which is to say I don’t know if OP would have local popular opinion on her side if she raised it with anyone local, especially seeing as the Middle East is often very anti semetic.  I think someone is trying to threaten OP and I would absolutely try to break her lease and move ASAP.  I’m so sorry this happened to you and I really hope you’re somewhere safe soon.[/quote]

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