11 Muslims arrested in Kano, Nigeria for eating during Ramadan fast; released after oath.

11 Muslims arrested in Kano, Nigeria for eating during Ramadan fast. The Islamic police, known as Hisbah, carried out searches of eateries and markets in Kano during Ramadan enforcement operations. The arrested Muslims, including a female vendor, were released after swearing an oath that they would not purposely miss a fast again. Non-Muslims were exempt from arrest unless found selling food to Muslims during fasting hours.

March 13, 2024
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