The Islamic police in Kano, a northern Nigerian state, have apprehended Muslims who were seen eating and drinking in public, as well as those selling food, during the start of Ramadan when Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk. The deputy commander of the Hisbah, Mujahid Aminudeen, stated that 20 individuals were arrested for not fasting and five for selling food, emphasizing that these operations will continue throughout Ramadan, which began on Saturday. He clarified that they do not involve non-Muslims. The emphasis is on ensuring respect for Ramadan, and actions such as eating and drinking publicly, having certain hairstyles, wearing shorts above the knee, and mingling genders in tricycles are not permitted. Those arrested face prosecution in Sharia court, where they will receive due punishment. Historical context: Sharia, or Islamic law, was introduced approximately two decades ago in 12 Muslim-majority northern states to operate alongside secular law. Sharia does not apply to Christian minorities in these states.

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