The Taliban's Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil have jointly issued an order banning music at weddings in Afghanistan. On June 11, the Taliban's Ministry of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil released a statement stating that the Ministries had made the decision to prohibit the playing of music at weddings, reports Daryo correspondent in Afghanistan.
According to the announcement, during a meeting to inspect wedding venues, officials from the Ministry of Justice requested hotel owners not to play music or engage in activities that go against Islamic standards. The Taliban warned wedding hall owners to comply with this order and deal firmly with any violators.
This is not the first time the Taliban has restricted music at weddings. Even before this official order, the Ministry of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil had verbally requested wedding hotel owners to refrain from allowing music to be played at weddings.
Since taking control of Afghanistan, the Taliban has implemented strict laws, particularly targeting civilians. The ban on music at weddings is another example of the Taliban imposing their conservative ideology on the population.
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As a result of this ban, some individuals have been forced to hold their weddings in neighboring countries such as Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Iran, where they can freely enjoy music and celebrate without restrictions. Those who choose to hold their weddings outside of Afghanistan have more opportunities to enjoy their special day.
However, there have been allegations that some individuals in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif have paid Taliban security personnel to allow music at their weddings, bypassing the ban.
Since the Taliban's takeover, women and girls in Afghanistan have faced severe restrictions on their rights and freedoms. They have been denied access to education and employment, prohibited from visiting public spaces like parks and restaurants, and restricted from traveling without a mahram (male guardian). Additionally, the Taliban has mandated that civil servants grow beards and wear caps as much as possible, enforcing their conservative interpretation of Islamic practices.
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