Saturday 19 December 2009

Somalia: Al shabaab orders men to grow beard

KISMAYO (Mareeg)—Al Shabaab militants who control the port town of Kismayo have ordered men in the town to grow beard and shave moustaches, official said on Saturday.

Sheikh Ibrahim, an official of the Shabaab said they have issued a decree ordering men to grow beard and shave moustaches.

“From today on the Islamic Administration orders all men to grow beard and shave moustaches. The verdict will be effective after three days,” said Sheikh Ibrahim.

The administration had issued verdicts ordering the business people in the town to close all businesses at times of prayers.

They have also ordered women to cover their bodies and the orders became effective in Kismayo.

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