Kano Hisbah Board Arrests 20 People for Public Eating And 5 People For Selling Food During Ramadan
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 20 Muslims for eating in public during fasting hours, in a bid to ensure the sanctity of Ramadan.
The board also apprehended five individuals for selling food while Muslims are required to fast from dawn until dusk.
According to the Deputy Commander of Hisbah, Mujahid Aminudeen, the arrests were made to maintain the holiness of the month. “It’s heartbreaking that in such a holy month meant for fasting, adult Muslims would be seen eating and drinking publicly,” he said.
The Hisbah Board targets only Muslims, and the operation commenced at the beginning of Ramadan and will persist throughout the month. The board has also taken steps against individuals with “inappropriate haircuts,” those dressed in shorts above the knee, and tricycle drivers who mix male and female passengers.
All 25 suspects will be tried in a Sharia court and face corresponding penalties. Unlike last year, where some offenders were released after promising to adhere to the fast, this year’s offenders will face strict legal consequences.
Ramadan, which began on Saturday, is expected to conclude on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, marked the beginning of Ramadan following the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday, February 28.
