The Mauritanian authorities have decided to ban the throwing of money at weddings and other social occasions, implementing a series of measures to combat a local tradition known as "Zarg" (or "Ankata" in other dialects). This decision has sparked widespread debate, especially among folk artists and owners of event halls, who consider themselves the most affected by the measure. The Ministry of Trade and Tourism announced that it has issued a decree prohibiting the throwing of banknotes in celebration halls, clarifying that it will be strictly enforced and that violators will be punished. The ministry revealed that this decision was made to combat a "bad phenomenon that violates the law and Sharia." Reactions from Mauritanian artists to the decision have been mixed. While the majority who expressed their opinions rejected the decision and condemned its implementation, others praised it. Among the latter is the famous artist Malyma Muntahid, who expressed surprise in a statement at the objection of some artists to the state's decision to ban the throwing of money at weddings, considering that this practice diminishes the value of art and the artist.
