A MUSLIM matchmaking site operating in the UK has been condemned for saying men should marry off their daughters as soon as they hit puberty.
Shadow Home Secretary has called for Nikkahgram to be shut down.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has called for Nikkahgram to be shut down Credit: PA
The Muslim matchmaking site operating in the UK has been condemned for its vile views Credit: Getty
The site, which has previously been exposed for offering men “untouched” virgin spouses, posted a video sharing the views on last month.
In the clip, a man said: “Keeping your daughter after puberty, when she’s told you, ‘Dad, I’m having issues’, is a problem.
“As soon as that age comes, it is better to marry your child off.”
The average age for a girl to go through puberty is between 12 and 13.
The legal age for is 18.
Arranging a child marriage is punishable by up to seven years in .
Mr Philp said: “This sick organisation should be shut down.
“Whoever is behind the video should be prosecuted for inciting child abuse.”
After contacted Nikkahgram, it deleted the video.
A spokesman insisted: “We do not promote marriage under the age of 18.”
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