The Chief Imam of Bole Traditional Area, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu, has placed a ban on extravagant weddings within his jurisdiction, effective March 5, 2025.
The decision follows several council meetings with Islamic clergy to curb practices of high wedding costs, making marriage difficult for many youth.
“I am grateful to inform your esteem office that I, the Chief Imam (Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu) of Bole Traditional Area, after several council meetings with the Islamic clergy, wish to put a ban on extravagant Islamic weddings within my jurisdiction which does not conform to Islamic practices starting on Wednesday, 5th March, 2025.”
Announced in a statement, the Chief Imam highlights specific practices being banned, including multiple dress changes at receptions, male beauticians dressing the opposite sex, and dance events known as “jams.”
It explained that the decision will help in promoting modesty among youth in the area.
The Chief Imam further seeks cooperation from stakeholders including the Paramount Chief of the Bole Traditional Area, the Police Command and the Municipal Assembly to ensure full enforcement of the ban.
“I am therefore, counting on your usual cooperation to help in the full operationalization of this ban.”
