Kano’s Islamic police arrest Nigerian Muslims for eating in public during Ramadan

The Islamic police in the state of Kano in North Nigeri arrested Muslims who saw eating and drinking publicly, as well as those who sell food at the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims are supposed to fast from dawn until dusk.

The deputy leader of Hessba, Mujahid Aminodin, told the BBC that 20 people have been arrested because of the lack of fasting and five to sell them, and that the operations will continue throughout the month, which started on Saturday.

“It is important to note that we do not attach to ourselves with non -Muslims,” ​​he said.

Mr. Aminodin said that any “lack of respect” of Ramadan will not be overlooked.

He said: “It is important to look at the hearts in such a holy month of fasting, adult Muslims will witness eating and drinking publicly. We will not overlook this and for this reason we went out to arrest us.”

He said that all 25 had been charged with a Sharia court and will be punished accordingly.

HISBAH official added that sometimes they get parties when people look at eating.

“We get calls from angry people after seeing people who eat in public places and act quickly by going to the area for arrests.”

He also confirmed the arrest of other people who were seen “inappropriate haircuts”, and he wore short trousers over drivers in the knee and the triple bike that mixes passengers from males and females.

Last year, those who were arrested were released due to the lack of fasting after they promised to fast, while relatives or guardians were called to each other and ordered their control to ensure their fasting.

Their arrest this year was not lucky because they would have to confront the court.

A little more than two decades ago, Islamic law or law was presented to work alongside secular law on 12 North Nigerian states that have the majority of the Muslim population. Sharia does not apply to the Christian minorities that live in the states.

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is of special importance in Islam.

During this month, Muslims believe that the first verses of the Qur’an – the Book of Islam – the Prophet Muhammad was revealed.

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, which sets the basis for how Muslims are required to live in their lives. Fasting is observed during daylight hours.

Ramadan usually lasts 29 or 30 days, and it is expected to end on Sunday 30 March.