A campaign to raise public awareness about Decree No. 17 issued by the leadership of the Islamic Emirate has begun in Mazar-i-Sharif, with its rollout taking place along major roads and in public areas.
The decree was issued to prevent harmful customs during celebrations and weddings, as well as improper practices during funeral rites, burial ceremonies, condolence gatherings, and upon returning from Hajj and Umrah.
According to the program, the articles of the decree will be displayed in the form of banners and billboards across public spaces and highways. The initiative is being implemented by the General Directorate of Administrative Affairs.
Aminullah Jelani, Deputy Head of Press at the directorate, said: “This decree, issued to reform social affairs and strengthen Islamic and moral values, has been welcomed by the public. The media team of the Administrative Affairs Office is informing people about the decree through wall calligraphy, installation of signboards, and organizing awareness sessions. These activities are ongoing in different parts and districts of Mazar-i-Sharif.”
Writing on walls and in public places is also part of the program. Some residents of Mazar have welcomed the move and called on authorities to ensure its full implementation.
Community elder Haji Habibullah Jabarkhel said: “We welcome this decree by the Amir al-Mu’minin. It bans customs and traditions that have no basis in Sharia. We, as elders, have gathered and called for preventing such practices.”
A Balkh resident, Ahmad Naveed, said: “The wrong and harmful customs currently common in our society must be eliminated. People spend excessively on weddings. The groom’s family is often pressured by the bride’s family to bear heavy expenses. This should be stopped.”
Decree No. 17 mainly emphasizes preventing unnecessary expenses and avoiding non-essential ceremonies in weddings, marriage, funerals, and pilgrimage-related events.
It is worth noting that this program will also be implemented in other provinces.
