Hijab
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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.
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World Hijab Day Marked in More Than 140 Countries
World Hijab Day 2026 was observed under the slogan “Unity in Hijab,” emphasizing solidarity with Muslim women, countering Islamophobia and discrimination, and promoting respect for religious choice worldwide.
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From Hijab to Social Responsibility: Revisiting Life of Imam Hadi (A.S) Among Indian Women
Mourning gatherings commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali Naqi (A.S) were held with the participation of women in the Indian state of Haryana.
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Austrian Islamic Community Council’s Open Letter: Hijab Ban and Discriminatory Rhetoric Infringe on Religious Freedom
The Islamic Community Council of Austria has issued an open letter to the Austrian Chancellor and federal government members, strongly criticizing recent political rhetoric and legislation surrounding social integration, particularly the proposed ban on hijabs for girls under 14.
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Bollywood Star: Bihar Chief Minister Should Apologize Unconditionally to Muslim Woman
Renowned Bollywood lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for forcibly removing the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor, demanding that he issue an unconditional apology for the incident.
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Pakistani Minister Strongly Condemns Removal of Muslim Woman’s Hijab in India, Cites Rising Islamophobia
Pakistan’s Minister for Information has condemned the removal of a Muslim woman’s hijab in India’s Bihar state, describing the incident as a sign of escalating Islamophobia and criticizing what he called India’s information and propaganda warfare.
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Muslim Female Leader Files Complaint Against Bihar Chief Minister Over Hijab Row
Iltija Mufti, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, on Friday, lodged a police complaint against the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the ‘Hijab’ controversy following a viral video that showed the Bihar chief Minister removing the hijab of a Muslim woman doctor.
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Assault on Muslim Doctor’s Dignity, Says Amnesty International on Hijab Removal
The incident in Patna involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked widespread outrage, drawing condemnation from political leaders, civil society, and human rights advocates alike
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Shia Cleric Accused Bihar CM of Violating Religious Freedom After Hijab Incident
Hujjatul Islam Syed Hasan Moosavi Safvi, President of the Anjuman-e-Shari‘a Shian Jammu and Kashmir, has strongly condemned the Chief Minister of Bihar for removing the hijab of a female doctor on a public platform.