The Taliban's religious police have called again on wedding hall owners in Kabul to refrain from playing music and activities that contradict its Islamic rulings for weddings or similar events. Owners of the halls have been told to strictly adhere to the rulings set by the government, authorities said on June 11. Last year, the Taliban advised business owners to avoid music, but the ruling wasn't enforced everywhere. The Taliban considers music to be against the teachings of Islam. Following the Taliban's return to power in August 2021, many artists and musicians left Afghanistan and sought asylum in Western countries.
Taliban Calls For Strict Ban On Music At Kabul Wedding Halls
- By dpa
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