The Muslim Council of Taraba State has announced a ban on all forms of wedding parties in Jalingo town.
The council made the announcement after the decision was reached by all Imams in Jalingo in collaboration with traditional rulers and with the backing of authorities.
The ban specifically prohibits events such as Kauyawa (villagers’ day) and Ajo parties, where youths usually dress in torn clothes and dance late into the night in the name of wedding celebrations. 
The Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, Jalingo, Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, conveyed the ruling on behalf of the council.
The Taraba Muslim Council also cautioned that any Muslim who disobeys the ban will not have an imam conduct their marriage contract (Nikah).
In addition, funeral prayers (Salat al-Janazah), Islamic wedding lectures, or naming ceremonies will not be performed in the homes of violators.
Clerics were also cautioned that if they defy the order by attending such functions, they risk disciplinary action, including removal from their positions.
The ruling is aimed at promoting discipline, God-consciousness, and order within the Muslim community.
