“Tajikistan: Upper Chamber Of Parliament Passes Law Banning Hijab & Public Celebrations Of Eid”, Free Press Journal, June 21, 2024:
“Majlisi Milli, Tajikistan’s upper chamber of Tajikistan’s parliament, ratified a law banning “alien garments” and children’s celebrations during the major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr (Idi Ramazon) and Eid al-Adha (Idi Qurbon), commonly known as idgardak on June 19.
This decision was made during the 18th session presided over by Rustam Emomali. The Majlisi Milli’s press center confirmed that amendments were also made to laws concerning holidays, traditions, rituals, the role of educators in child-rearing, and parental responsibilities, as per Tajikistan based new agency Asia-Plus.
This follows the Majlisi Namoyandagon’s (lower chamber) approval of the bill on June 8. The legislation targets the hijab and other Islamic clothing that has recently been associated with extremism by Tajik officials……”
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