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Can Tanzania's president observe Iddah and still lead? - BBC Africa

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    In Islam, Muslim widows observe a mourning period known as Iddah, with specific requirements around conduct and dress. But what happens when the widow is also a head of state? It’s a question facing Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/