People spend huge sums on receptions, multiple outfits, photography, reception among others.
In a bid to curb the growing financial burden of extravagant Islamic wedding ceremonies, the Chief Imam of the Bole Traditional Area has announced a ban on lavish Islamic weddings.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Imam, Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu dated March 5, 2025.
“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, March 5,2025,” parts of the statement read.
According to him, the ban is aimed at promoting simpler weddings that everyone can afford, while also making it easier for the youth in the area to get married.
“This decision aims to curb deviant practices which set high wedding cost, therefore making it difficult for many youth to get married,” the statement added.
Read the full statement below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
