The Local police authorities (Hisbah) in Kano State in northern Nigeria have arrested 20 Muslims for eating and drinking in public during Ramadan,
The State’s Hisbah board, which enforces Islamic morality laws in Kano, also detained five individuals accused of selling food during fasting hours.
According to local media reports, Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset for a month during the Ramadan and this year’s fast is expected to conclude on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
The Deputy Commander of Hisbah, Mujahid Aminudeen, who confirmed the arrests on Monday, said that they were made to uphold the sanctity of the holy month.
“It is heartbreaking that adult Muslims would be seen eating and drinking publicly during Ramadan,” Aminudeen said. “We will not tolerate this, which is why we made these arrests.”
He added that the 25 suspects have been charged in a Sharia court, where they face possible penalties under Islamic law.
Aminudeen stressed that Hisbah’s operations were only targeted at Muslims.
“We do not concern ourselves with non-Muslims,” he said.
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