Tajikistan parliament has approved the law banning hijab referred to as 'alien garments' ahead of Eid al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha imposing penalties for offenders. The move comes as part of the government's continuous efforts to curb public display of religion and to promote Tajiki culture. It also banned Idi, the custom in which children seek gift and money during Eid. The Muslim-majority country is dominated by various sects of Islam -- Sunni Muslim population in majority.from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/H8SfV2U
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