The Youth Affairs Committee in Tajikistan has published images showing the attire that women and girls are required to wear in the country. This post comes about a month after President Emomali Rahmon signed a law banning citizens from wearing clothing deemed "alien" to Tajik culture. The law also prohibits the import, sale, promotion, and wearing of "alien" clothing in public places, such as hijabs and abayas. Additionally, the celebration of "eidgarda," a type of children's song traditionally sung during Ramadan and Eid al-Adha celebrations, has also been banned.
Tajik authorities have indicated that the aim of these laws is to "protect national culture" and to discourage excessive celebrations and rituals during holidays and occasions. Media reports have confirmed that the Council of Religious Scholars in Tajikistan issued a fatwa regarding national dress in the country, stating: "The traditional national clothing for Tajik women, which consists of a shawl, shirt, and trousers, fully meets the requirements. Therefore, wearing Tajik national clothing is permitted and takes precedence over any other type of clothing."
