Ultra-orthodox Jewish leader in Israel 'bans girls aged five or older from riding bicycles because it is immodest'

• Religious leader says young girls riding bikes could 'cause serious damage to their modesty'
• Ultra-orthodox Haredi branch of Judaism would be most affected by proposed ban
• Haredi leaders have also attempted to restrict internet access and believe women should not go to university

By Adrian Peel For Mailonline

Published: 06:58 EST, 8 June 2016 | Updated: 15:36 EST, 8 June 2016

An ultra-orthodox rabbi from the Jerusalem neighbourhood of Nahloat has banned girls as young as five from riding bikes, believing the popular activity can 'cause serious damage to their modesty.' 

The ruling, distributed to synagogues around Nahloat, states: 'We inform parents that they are obligated to forbid their daughters from age five and up from acting in this illegitimate way.'

The rabbi added that bicycle seats caused young girls to sit in a way men found 'provocative', according to the Arutz Sheva 7 website.

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