Hijab
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From hijab crisis to regional differences; Erdogan went to Karabakh to repair relations with Baku
The dispute over the hijab in the schools of the Republic of Azerbaijan has turned into a crisis in this country's relations with Turkey. Erdogan's trip to Karabakh can be seen as an effort to contain these tensions and preserve the strategic alliance of the two countries.
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Warning from AhlulBayt (a.s.) scholars of Turkey about consequences of hijab restrictions in Azerbaijan
The AhlulBayt (a.s.) Scholars Union of Turkey (Ehlader) and the AhlulBayt scholars unions of the Turkish cities of Kars and Igdir, in a statement, while warning about the consequences of these restrictions, emphasized the need to preserve the brotherly relations of the two nations and to avoid accusing the Ja'fari community.
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Social activist beaten in detention after protesting Hijab ban in Azerbaijan
A social activist in the Republic of Azerbaijan has been beaten while in detention following his protest against the ban on the hijab in the country's schools.
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Hijab crisis in Ankara-Baku relations; Erdogan backs down, Aliyev stays away
The dispute between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ilham Aliyev over the ban on the hijab in Azerbaijan's schools and universities entered a new phase with the Turkish president's retreat and the resignation of his adviser.
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Iranian Cleric : Hijab Symbolises Muslim Women's Strength and Resistance
Sahibkarani has described the hijab as a powerful means of countering what he called enemy plots and a symbol of Muslim women's strength, saying that the late Leader had reaffirmed this ideological perspective.
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Kolkata: Zahra Education Centre Holds Moral Guidance Session on Hijab
Zahra Education Centre in Kolkata organized a moral guidance session on the importance of hijab and modesty in the light of the life and teachings of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) on Sunday.
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Islamic Scholar Explains Religious Rulings on Watching Foreign Films Featuring Women Without Hijab
An Islamic scholar has outlined the religious guidelines for watching foreign films in which women.
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Shia Scholars Residing in Russia Condemned the Hijab Ban in Azerbaijan's Schools
A group of Shia scholars and religious figures of Azerbaijani origin residing in Russia, at a specialized meeting in Moscow, condemned the restrictions imposed on the hijab in the schools of the Republic of Azerbaijan and considered it a violation of religious freedom and the fundamental right to education.
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Grand Ayatollah Yaqubi Urges Azerbaijan to Lift Hijab Ban in Schools
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Mohammad Yaqubi has called on the government of Azerbaijan to immediately revoke its decision barring hijab-wearing schoolgirls from attending classes, expressing deep concern over what he described as the denial of their legitimate right to education.
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Protesters rally in London against Azerbaijan’s hijab ban in schools
Dozens of people gathered outside the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Holland Park, west London, on Friday evening, 16 October 2026, to protest against the Azerbaijani government’s ban on the hijab in educational institutions. They stood in solidarity with Muslim women and girls who wear the hijab, and with their right to practise their faith and continue their education without pressure or discrimination.
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“Who Will Answer for My Daughter’s Tears?“ Mother Speaks Out Over Hijab Controversy in Azerbaijan
Growing concerns over religious freedom and the right to education as a mother alleges harassment over her daughter’s hijab
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Hijab Restrictions in Azerbaijani Schools Spark Debate Over Religious Freedom and Alleged Double Standards
A new school dress code in Azerbaijan has reignited debate over the government's role in regulating religious expression and protecting citizens' freedom of belief.
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Preventing Veiled Girls from Entering School in Azerbaijan
A video from a school in Sumqayit, Republic of Azerbaijan, shows several veiled female students leaving the school and crying.
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Lleida in Spain Banned Burqa, Niqab in Public Places
The Lleida City Council, by approving an amendment, banned the complete covering of the face in most public places.
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Austria's Constitutional Court Will Rule on the Hijab Ban in Schools
The fate of the hijab ban for girls under 14 in Austrian schools has been referred to the Constitutional Court.
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Hijab Among Young French Girls; Pride in Identity, Reasons Beyond Religion
The hijab among young Muslim girls in France has increased significantly over the past two decades.
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Belgian province dismisses teacher over refusal to remove headscarf
The provincial government of East Flanders in Belgium dismissed a teacher who refused to comply with a ban on religious symbols in provincial schools, broadcaster VRT reported on Monday.
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Hijab, Food, Immigration; Identity Battle in France Escalating
In France, the dispute over national identity is no longer limited to the issue of immigration and now encompasses the hijab, food, and even everyday lifestyle.
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Hijab War in France; Proposal to Fine Veiled Women Sparks Controversy
Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader of France, has once again brought the issue of banning the hijab in public spaces to the center of the country's political conflicts, just months before the 2027 presidential election. Thus, a highly sensitive issue has once again become one of the main themes of the National Rally party regarding identity, immigration, and Islam in France.
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New York Governor's Hijab at Mosque Sparks Wave of Reactions
The presence of the Governor of New York State wearing a hijab at a mosque has sparked a wave of varied reactions across America.
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Hindu Organization Members Assault Muslim Students Over Hijab
ABVP members also raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram” and reportedly turned physical and assaulted Muslim students for wearing hijab.
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Wearing the Burqa Was Banned in Portugal
Portugal's President has signed into law a ban on the full covering of the face in public places.
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Sharp Reaction of American Activists to Trump's Anti-Islamic Post
The release of a video of Muslim children at an elementary school in Minnesota by Donald Trump sparked a wave of protests from Muslim and civil activists in America; critics say this action has endangered the students' lives.
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Controversy Over New French Law: From Islamophobia to Concerns About Authoritarianism
France's Controversial "Countering Islamic Influence" Bill Has Become One of the Most Contentious Political Issues in the Country.
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Why Is Hijab Tied to National Security?
The relationship between hijab and national security is formed through collective identity, social capital, and the media representation of this issue. Therefore, analyzing this subject requires a multi-layered perspective, avoiding reduction to a purely individual or purely law-enforcement matter, and demands a precise, persuasive approach based on distinguishing between cultural anomalies and organized, tension-creating behaviors.
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"Hijab: Remove It or Leave"; Shocking Account of Dismissal of Muslim Women in France
An investigative report in France has revealed the dismissal of a number of veiled Muslim women at a major company.
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Protesters Rally in Vienna Against Headscarf Ban in Schools
Hundreds of human rights activists and civil society organizations in Vienna held a protest against the law banning the hijab for girls under 14 years old. Protesters are calling for the repeal of the law and the protection of religious freedoms.
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CAIR Welcomes Arrest of Islamophobic Suspect in New York
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations welcomed the arrest of a woman in Brooklyn accused of anti-Muslim hate attacks against three Muslims, including a 12-year-old child, and called for stronger legal protections.
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Concerns Grow Over the Spread of Islamophobia in Western Workplaces and Schools
Muslim activists have warned against the normalization of anti-Islamic remarks in educational and professional settings, calling for legal action, documented complaints, and institutional accountability for discrimination against Muslims.
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Suspect Arrested in Islamophobic Attacks on Hijab-Wearing Women in New York; Child Among Victims
New York police have arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection with a series of Islamophobic attacks in Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge neighborhood that targeted three hijab-wearing females, including a 12-year-old girl.