They also ordered Christians to convert to Islam, pay a tax or face death
The Islamic State of Iraq (ISIS) have told shopkeepers in Iraq to put veils over the faces of their mannequins.
According to Daily Mail, the jihadists gave the ultimatum after seizing the country's second largest city, Mosul, during their latest offensive.
The action of the jihadists is in line with the strict interpretations of Shariah law forbidding artwork or statues depicting human form.
As a result of the law, both male and female mannequins on display have been covered up.
Mosul is a home to most ancient Christian communities in Iraq.
According to Daily Mail, the jihadists gave the ultimatum after seizing the country's second largest city, Mosul, during their latest offensive.
The action of the jihadists is in line with the strict interpretations of Shariah law forbidding artwork or statues depicting human form.
As a result of the law, both male and female mannequins on display have been covered up.
Mosul is a home to most ancient Christian communities in Iraq.
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