The reason why it is forbidden for men to be fat in Zanzibar Zanzibar has begun enforcing a severe ordinance that forbids men from getting...
The reason why it is forbidden for men to be fat in Zanzibar
Zanzibar has begun enforcing a severe ordinance that forbids men from getting overweight.
Tourists are drawn to the East African island of Zanzibar because of its attractiveness.
The images of the islands taken from the plane show how the Indian Ocean encircles the rocks, the lovely beach, and the coconut trees that welcome visitors by lying down and swaying in the breeze.
But for a different reason, Zanzibar has emerged as a hot topic on social media. The government has begun enforcing a ban on overweight men, and those who disobey the rule risk receiving a fine of more than $400, a six-month jail sentence, or both.
Since it was put into effect in 2015, the law has not undergone any tightening. According to Dr. Omar Adam, General Secretary of the Zanzibar Science, Film and Culture Board, the decision was made to preserve the customs and culture of the nation's citizens.
"It's up to you to either pay the fine or buy a razor and shave," Omar told the press.
"We believe that it is a risky circumstance for our young children. This is an immoral practise that originated outside of Zanzibar and is now practised there, according to Omar.
Boy and adult abuse is rampant in Zanzibar! The capacity to correct people's hair?" inquired Twitter user @slevyDC.
"African countries are standing by their policies instead of the West," tweeted @GlamParte in favour of the action.
However, because Zanzibar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa, foreign inhabitants are the ones who are most worried.
JM, a tour guide and traveller, claimed that some travellers have messaged him inquiring further about if this new law applies to foreigners.
"It's not the fine that worries them. However, their greatest concern is that they might be detained, which is not something you think about when you go on vacation, he told TRT Afrika.
Fake news has gained popularity on social media as a result of uncertainty over how it will effect foreigners, which prompted Tabia Maulid Mwita, the minister of information, culture, youth, and sports, to address the media.
She clarified that Zanzibar respects diplomacy and other people's cultures and that this law is about the country's youth.
We are unable to prevent visitors from other countries from practising Zanzibar culture, she stated.
