Moroccan Amazigh tribeswomen's facial tattoo tradition declines due to evolving religious attitudes.

The tradition of facial tattoos among Morocco's Amazigh tribeswomen is declining due to evolving religious attitudes. Once a common practice symbolizing beauty, origin, and protection, these tattoos are increasingly viewed negatively, particularly influenced by Salafist interpretations of Islam that condemn body modifications. As a result, fewer women are getting tattoos, and some are even removing them out of fear of religious repercussions.

October 13, 2024
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