A top Islamic official in a Malaysian state has outlawed a popular line dance, called the "poco-poco", claiming that it contained cult practices and elements of "Christian rituals" unacceptable to Muslims.
Harussani Zakaria, mufti of the northern state of Perak, said the dance violated Islamic law.
"The poco-poco dance is actually a cult dance," he said. "Our research indicates that the dance really originates from Jamaica and there are many Christian rituals to it as the moves reflect the making of a cross and so is unacceptable in Islam," he added. More...
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