As the Muslim community celebrates the feast of Eid Kabir, the Kano State Censorship board has banned any mixed gathering between male and female faithful in public centers

The board therefore warned event centers, DJs and other entertainment centers to desist from promoting or accommodating indecent behaviour during the Eid celebration.

The board in a statement issued on Monday, said it would clamp down on any entertainment spot found promoting indecent dressing during the festive period.

This Censorship board statement, which is signed by its spokesperson, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman on behalf of Lawan Hamisu Dan Hassan, Director of the Film and Publications department stated that a special task force has been established to monitor activities across entertainment venues during Eid, adding that free mixing between males are females is strictly prohibited.

The statement added that the committee will operate under the supervision of Alhaji Lawan Hamisu Dan Hassan, Director of Film and Publication Department of the Board.

It added further that the committee would ensure no free mixing and indecent dressers or those under influence are denied entry into all entertainment spots, adding that the committee would work from the first to the last day of Eid to ensure full compliance.

The statement also warned operators of event centers and clubs to adhere strictly to the board’s regulations or face the consequences.