Erbil (Kurdistan 24) – An Islamic religious authority in the Kurdistan Region on Sunday proclaimed it ‘Haram’ (forbidden) to hunt wild animals and called on citizens to abide by the laws and regulations of the regional government in that regard.

“Citizens need to protect the environment of the Kurdistan Region,” a statement from the Kurdistan Region Fatwa Committee read, claiming that Islam “considers it wrong and Haram” to hunt animals, “especially during mating season” or if done for “pleasure and sport,” or if the breed is rare.

The committee called…