Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Panchayats Impose Wedding and Mobile Bans
In Mathura, a group of Muslim leaders made new rules for weddings.
They said no more loud music (DJs), fireworks, or giving expensive gifts to the groom.
Weddings must happen in mosques, and if people break these rules, they might have to pay a fine and be ignored by others.
The leaders want to stop big, expensive weddings to help families save money and avoid fights.
In Baghpat, another group made rules about phones and clothes for young people.
They said kids under 18 should not use smartphones in public places and should not wear half-pants.
Some people support these rules, while others think they are too strict.
The groups want to teach good values and keep traditions strong.
Muslim panchayat in Mathura banned DJs, fireworks, and extravagant rituals at weddings.
Nikah ceremonies must be held in mosques, while walima feasts can be at other venues.
Violators in Mathura will face a fine of Rs 11,000 and social boycott.
The ban on DJs in Mathura applies even if the wedding procession travels to another town.
Khap panchayat in Baghpat banned smartphones and half-pants for under-18s in public places, and objected to weddings in banquet halls.
- Who
- Muslim community panchayat in Mathura and Khap panchayat in Baghpat
- What
- Banned DJs, fireworks, and extravagant rituals at weddings in Mathura; banned smartphones and half-pants for under-18s in public places in Baghpat
- When
- Decision made on Friday in Mathura, Saturday in Baghpat
- Where
- Mathura and Baghpat districts, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To curb extravagance, prevent disputes, and reduce financial burden on families in Mathura; to preserve social values in Baghpat
- Location 1
- Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
- Decision Body 1
- Eidgah Committee
- Ban on DJs
- Complete ban, including in other towns
- Fine for Violation 1
- Rs 11,000
- Social Boycott
- For violators of the norms
- Nikah Ceremony Location
- Only in mosques
- Walima Location
- Can be held at hotels or other venues
- Prohibited Rituals
- Salami (gifts or cash to the groom)
- Location 2
- Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh
- Decision Body 2
- Khaap Panchayat
- Ban on Mobile Phones
- For under-18s in public places
- Ban on Clothing
- Half-pants for under-18s in public places
- Ban on Wedding Venues
- Banquet halls, weddings should be in villages and homes
