Tajikistan, a Muslim-majority country, bans hijab and imposes regulations on Eid celebrations
Tajikistan has officially banned children from taking part in festivities and giving gifts during Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha. This move comes as the country also passed a new law prohibiting the wearing of hijabs and other non-traditional garments.
On June 19, Tajikistan’s parliament approved the new bill that formalizes the ban on Islamic clothing. Those who wear hijabs or other banned attire could face fines of up to 7,920 somonis (about $700). Companies allowing such clothing might be fined 39,500 somonis ($3,500), while government officials and religious leaders could be fined even more—up to 57,600 somonis ($5,100).
The bill also stops children from taking part in Eid celebrations, with officials claiming this will ensure their proper education and safety.
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This law strengthens the country’s ongoing informal restrictions on Islamic attire. Hijabs have been banned for students since 2007, and public institutions have gradually extended the ban. Authorities have also targeted men with bushy beards, reportedly forcing thousands to shave over the past decade.
Human rights groups criticize these measures as violations of religious freedom. Given that over 98% of Tajikistan’s population is Muslim, the new law is likely to face considerable resistance.
