US EditionRamadan in Nigeria: Islamic police arrest non-fasting Muslims in Kano
Nine Muslims detained for public eating during Ramadan will receive religious education as Kano intensifies Sharia fasting enforcement, officials said.
- The Kano State Hisbah Board arrested nine Muslims, including two women and seven men, for eating in public during daylight on the first day of Ramadan in violation of fasting rules.
- Deputy Commander Mujahid Aminudeen stated that the arrested individuals are being taught the importance of fasting, prayer, reading the Qur’an, and proper Muslim conduct.
- Aminudeen did not disclose when the arrested individuals will be released from detention.
- Kano State, a predominantly Muslim area, enforces Islamic law alongside civil laws, with Hisbah officials monitoring public places to ensure Ramadan fasting rules are followed.
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The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of nine Muslims for allegedly eating in public on Wednesday, the first day of the Ramadan fast.
Ramadan: Hisbah Arrests 9 For Allegedly Eating In Public
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of nine Muslims for allegedly eating in public on Wednesday, the first day of Ramadan. Hisbah’s Deputy Commander, Mujahid Aminudeen, said the suspects include two women and seven men. He explained that they were apprehended after being seen eating food in broad daylight, contrary to the rules of fasting. “We arrested them and they are with us, where we will teach them the importance of fasting…
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