Taliban prohibit ladies from attending Eid celebrations in Afghanistan’s two provinces

By India Today World Desk: The Taliban have banned ladies from attending Eid celebrations in two provinces of Afghanistan. The latest announcement bought right here as a result of the group continues to impose harsh restrictions on ladies beneath its rule.

According to 2 comparable notifications issued, ladies have been prohibited “to go out in groups during the days of Eid-ul-Fitr” on Friday in Takhar (northeast) and Baghlan (north) provinces, Afghanistan’s Khaama News Agency reported.

The decree moreover mentioned that it is compulsory to say Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s reclusive supreme chief, in Eid prayers.

A reproduction of the notification issued by the regime was tweeted by a contract journalist named Natiq Malikzada.

In a model new decree on the occasion of the upcoming Eid, the Taliban have ordered that #ladies shouldn’t allowed to journey or stroll exterior in the midst of the times of Eid.

The decree moreover states that it is compulsory to say Hibatullah Akhundzada’s establish in Eid prayers. #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/Ycq8fMZXzq
— Natiq Malikzada (@natiqmalikzada) April 19, 2023

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Earlier this month, Taliban prohibited the entry of households and ladies into consuming locations with gardens or inexperienced areas inside the northwestern province of Herat. The switch bought right here due to numerous complaints from religious college students and most of the people regarding the mixing of genders in such areas, in accordance with an official.

The outside consuming ban is simply related to establishments in Herat, the place such premises are open for males. The curbs are in place as ladies shouldn’t sporting the hijab (Islamic headband) appropriately, in accordance with authorities.

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In August 2021, the Taliban seized power following the withdrawal of US-led forces from Afghanistan that ended 20 years of battle. Since then, the group tightened controls over the freedom of girls and ladies. These strikes prompted widespread condemnation by nations and worldwide organisations.

Girls previous sixth grade and ladies have been barred from coming into lecture rooms and universities respectively.

Women are moreover prohibited from taking on job alternate options, along with these on the United Nations. They are moreover not allowed to go to public areas akin to gyms and parks.