The Digest:
The Hisbah Command of the Bauchi State Sharia Commission has introduced strict new guidelines for social events, banning Disk Jockeys (DJs) and restricting women from attending male gatherings. The move, aimed at curbing social vices, follows public complaints about rising public order breaches during ceremonies.
Key Points:
- The Bauchi State Hisbah Command has banned DJs and restricted mixed-gender gatherings.
- The new guidelines apply to weddings, birthdays, and other social ceremonies.
- The directives prohibit mixing of the opposite sex and dancing with the opposite sex.
- It also bans the sale and consumption of alcohol or intoxicants.
- Other rules include gender-based seating and dress codes.
- Traditional activities like Sharo, Shadi, and Garaya have also been outlawed.
- The Hisbah command warned that recreational centers and clubs must comply or face sanctions.
The new rules reflect a move to enforce stricter moral and social codes in the state. By banning popular cultural activities and segregating genders at events, Hisbah aims to reshape public gatherings in line with their interpretation of religious law.
