Taraba Muslim Council Bans Wedding Parties in Jalingo

The Muslim Council of Taraba State has announced a ban on all forms of wedding parties within Jalingo, the state capital, following consultations with Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, and local authorities.

The directive specifically prohibits popular celebrations such as Kauyawa and Ajo parties, which are often associated with large gatherings of youths, late-night dancing, and unruly dressing. The issue was a central theme of last Friday’s sermon (Khutbah) delivered by all Imams in Jummat mosques across Jalingo.

Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, the Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, conveyed the decision on behalf of the council. He declared: “Henceforth, it is forbidden for any household to hold ‘Kauyawa,’ parties, ‘Ajo,’ or any form of celebration during weddings here in Jalingo. Defaulters face stiff sanctions: no imam will conduct their Nikah (marriage contract). Worse still, funeral prayers, naming ceremonies, or wedding lectures will not be held in their homes.”

The directive also extended to clerics, warning them not to attend such banned events or risk losing their positions.

The Muslim Council emphasized that strict compliance with the new order is expected across the city.