The Taliban government's Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs dedicated this week's Friday prayer sermon to banning widespread wedding customs. The ministry instructed local prayer leaders to strongly preach against practices they deem un-Islamic.
According to the new guidelines, women wearing perfume, dancing, playing music, and seating the bride and groom in front of guests are strictly forbidden. The Taliban government labeled these traditional celebratory activities as dishonorable and strictly against Islamic law.
The decree also bans pre-marriage mingling between young men and women, throwing henna parties, and exchanging wedding rings. These sweeping restrictions highlight the regime's increasing control over the private lives and cultural traditions of Afghan citizens.
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