In Kano, North Nigeria banned the use and public demonstration of human-like mannequins. This is reported by the Nile POST edition.
The authorities of the African country stated that the exhibition of mannequins for everyone’s review violates the teachings of Sharia. According to the head of the local religious police, realistic mannequins cause “immoral thoughts among some representatives of the public.”
At the moment, a campaign is conducted to inform the population about new rules regarding mannequins. After her end of the violators will begin to attract responsibility. The head of the police stressed that the studio and stores of clothing will hold regular raids to verify compliance with the new law.
Kano is one of the three states of Nigeria, where along with secular legislation there are Sharia law. The prescriptions of the Sharia are fixed by the Koran and the Sunior Prophet Mohammed. They regulate many spheres of everyday life Muslims.
In March, it was reported that the group of Chechens in Austria was condemned for attempts to make compatriots live in Europe according to the laws of Sharia. They organized a group that performed the role of the Police of the Mravov: Persecuted women who, in their opinion, violated traditional norms of behavior. The convicts were laid out in social networks photos of girls “with inappropriate appearance” and took place.