Controversial dance splits opinion in Kurdistan region

Dancing in Slemani during Ramadan

Dancing in Slemani Source: Twitter- Screenshot Dilan Sirwan

In this weekend's report from Erbil, Ahmed Ghafur reports on the footage of a young couple dancing in the Kurdistan's city of Sulaymaniyah, broke the internet on a Ramadan evening. This has sparked controversy with some deeming it disrespectful during the Muslim holy month, others believe this is what freedom of expression means.



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