Muslim women across the world are restricted from entering mosques or taking part in prayers during their periods. DON'T COOKSuperstitions about the effect of menstruating girls and women on food persist in many parts of the world. In Venezuela, it is reportedly believed that if menstruating women groom their bikini lines, their skin gets darker. In India, women are sometimes told not to touch or water plants that are considered holy, like basil, during their periods. STAY AWAY FROM ANIMALSSome cultures believe contact with menstruating women will make animals such as dogs and horses agitated.

Source: bd News24 January 05, 2019 07:52 UTC