Friday, July 08, 2011

Hamas arrests male hairdresser in Gaza for cutting woman's hair

The Hamas government in Gaza has begun enforcing a law introduced last year banning men from cutting women's hair.

Until now, the law had not been enforced, but this week at least one male hairdresser in Gaza was arrested.



Male hairdressers for women are regarded by many Muslims as against Islamic tradition.

The move is seen as an attempt to bolster Hamas's Islamic credentials against critics who say it has become too moderate.

2 comments:

Ratz said...

Seconded. I hope the hairdresser sues saying that it'll ruin his business.

Insolitus said...

I doubt the Islamic tradition cares about his business.