The Muslim Council of Taraba State has officially banned all forms of wedding parties within Jalingo, the state capital.
The decision was made following consultations with Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, and local authorities.
The ban specifically targets popular events such as Kauyawa and Ajo parties, which are known for attracting large gatherings of youths who often dress in tattered clothing and dance late into the night.
The ban, which was conveyed by Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, the Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, Jalingo, on behalf of the Taraba Muslim council, said, “Henceforth, it is forbidden for any household to hold ‘Kauyawa,’ parties, ‘Ajo,’ or any form of celebration during weddings here in Jalingo.
