The Muslim Council of Taraba State has banned all forms of wedding parties within Jalingo, the state capital, citing moral and religious concerns.
The decision, announced after consultations with Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, and local authorities, specifically targets popular celebrations such as Kauyawa and Ajo parties. These events, known for attracting large crowds of youths who often dress in tattered clothes and dance into the night, were described as contrary to Islamic values.
The directive was reinforced during last Friday’s Jummat prayers, where all imams in Jalingo delivered sermons stressing the ban.
Conveying the council’s resolution, Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, declared:
“Henceforth, it is forbidden for any household to hold ‘Kauyawa,’ parties, ‘Ajo,’ or any form of celebration during weddings here in Jalingo. Defaulters face stiff sanctions: no imam will conduct their Nikah (marriage contract). Worse still, funeral prayers, naming ceremonies, or wedding lectures will not be held in their homes.”
The council also warned clerics not to attend such gatherings or risk losing their positions. It urged strict compliance from the Muslim community across the state capital.
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