President of Tajikistan Emomala Rahmon signed a law that caused significant discussions and criticism in the international community. The law, known as "organizing celebrations and rituals" prohibits the import, sale and carrying in public clothing, which is considered "a foreign for national culture".
This is stated in a message on the site of the Tajik politician.
The law does not specify what kind of clothing is considered "alien", but experts believe that it is a matter of Muslim clothing - taking into account the many years of practice of combating it with the power of Tajikistan.
Not only Hijab, but also Satr - a scarf, which Muslims are tied to the head, can be prohibited.
Individuals who violate the ban can be fined eight thousand catfish (more than $ 700), officials threaten a fine of nearly 40,000 catfish.
According to the law, "Idgardak"-a custom associated with Muslim holidays Kurban-Bayram and Ramazan-Bayram and the holiday of Nagruz came under the ban. At this time, children dress in beautiful clothes and bypass homes with large bags, asking for a variety of treats.
The Tajik President's press service clarifies that laws have been passed to "protect primordial values and national culture", prevent prejudice, as well as "excesses and wastefulness" in the holidays.
The Tajikistan Parliament passed the bill without taking it to public discussion.
Opponents of the law state that the authorities thus interfere with the personal lives of people, from the choice of names and surnames and ending with the size of tables, graves and tombstones.
