Bacha Bazi means “boy play”. It was banned in Afghanistan under the Taliban and remains illegal. But that hasn’t stopped it.
Young boys who are often orphans or are sold by their families are taught to sing and dance. They dance before groups of men and then are sold to the highest bidder to entertain him the rest of the night.
This is slavery. The boys are trapped and there is no way out. If they do try to escape they are are killed.
Recently Frontline on PBS aired an episode called, “The Dancing Boys of Afghanistan.” It isn’t easy to watch. But I hope you do. Then I hope you pray for these boys.
HT: Talk Islam
This is as heartbreaking as it is revolting.