Kyrgyzstan wants to ban beards and burqas
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In Kyrgyzstan, local deputy Sharapatkan Madzhitova submitted for public discussion a bill proposing to fine citizens of the country for appearing in public places wearing a niqab (a traditional women’s headdress that covers the face, with a narrow slit for the eyes – editor’s note), burqa, cropped trousers and men with a voluminous beard. The official believes that the proposed initiative will help strengthen security and will not allow radical religious movements to gain a foothold in the country. Noting that Kyrgyzstan is a secular state that is separated from the church.
“According to the bill, citizens who wear clothing that covers their faces or grow a long beard that does not allow the person’s face to be identified will be fined 2 thousand soms ($22) or sentenced to community service for up to 30 hours. In case of repeated violation, the fine will be 4 thousand soms ($44) or 40 hours of community service,” noted the press service of the local parliament.
If the law is approved, it will not apply to foreigners temporarily residing in Kyrgyzstan or having diplomatic status. Also, citizens of the country who wear medical masks will not be fined.
Let us recall that according to Sharia (a set of regulations that define beliefs, as well as form the religious conscience and moral values of Muslims – editor’s note), a woman is allowed to wear clothes that cover her head (hair), arms (up to the palms) and legs (up to the ankles). However, wearing a burqa is not necessary.
Russian muftis have so far refrained from commenting.
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