What is the ruling on attending folk art events for men that involve sparring with spears or swords to the beat of drums?
Popular demonstrations expressing joy on permissible occasions are allowed, provided they are free from Sharia prohibitions such as musical instruments, the mixing of men and women, forbidden poetry, and distraction from duties. The proof for this is the action of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and his approval of permissible play and singing on Eid days.
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