8th February 2025

Every country has its own culture, within the same country, there are several cultures which include what they eat, wear and worship. One cannot condemn another culture but don’t forget that the way you dress, is how you are addressed.

Today, marking the Eid al-Adha, the same people dressed so nicely in the various mosques will be filled up in the drinking spots in undesirable ways just like the slay queens. Don’t forget that, Allah is everywhere and sees everything that we do in the dark places.

This principle of a dress code being worn as a mark of respect can be applied to any special event. A gala ball, a special party, or even a state banquet – a formal dress code is worn as a mark of respect to the hosts.

Perhaps it goes even further than just the hosts, however. Often, these special events are held in beautiful, prestigious, historic or exclusive venues, so turning up in ordinary day clothes or even in a smart-casual outfit would not elevate the event to the level that befits the venue in which it is held.

But dress standards aren’t only about being fashionable. It’s ideal to consider them to be an inclusive concept. Consider the scenario of a business Christmas party at a hotel with a black-tie dress code. This dress code serves as a leveller and fosters a sense of community in many ways.

Since the chief executive will be dressed in the same clothes as the intern, the men are effectively wearing a uniform, while the ladies may find it more difficult to choose the appropriate attire for the situation.

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