Hijab
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Controversy Erupts Over Hijab Ban at College in Mumbai, Sparking Outrage Among Muslim Students
The institution cites an incident last year where a burqa-clad student was caught cheating; the administration says the ban was meant to maintain discipline and prevent malpractices
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France Rejects Proposal to Ban Hijab for Girls Under 18 in Public
France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez rejected on Sunday a new proposal that would ban girls under 18 from wearing the Muslim headscarf (hijab) in public.
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French Lawmakers Criticize National Assembly President’s Remarks on Hijabi Girls’ Presence in Parliament
Remarks by Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, regarding the presence of hijabi girls inside the parliament have drawn criticism from several lawmakers.
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Muslim Students in Kerala Forced to Leave School Over Hijab Ban
PM Anas, the girl’s father, said that his daughter felt she couldn’t return to the same school, as it had become difficult to face her teachers and classmates after the incident.
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Ayatollah Ramazani Urges Islamic Governments to Combat Moral Corruption and Uphold Social Decency
Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, emphasized that an Islamic government must take serious action to preserve modesty, chastity, and combat moral corruption and decadence in society.
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Criticism of Swedish MEP’s Proposal to Ban Hijab in the European Parliament
A right-wing Swedish member of the European Parliament has launched a campaign to ban the wearing of hijab and other Islamic attire within the institution, a move that has sparked widespread reactions.
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Kashmiri students allege hijab discrimination in Bengaluru college, University starts inquiry
The Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has initiated an investigation into allegations of religious discrimination after four female students from Jammu Kashmir were reportedly barred from attending classes at a Bengaluru-based nursing college for wearing the hijab or burqa.
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Muslim NEET aspirant harassed over hijab, misses half her exam
A troubling case of discrimination has come to light involving a Muslim student, Farheen Khan, who faced harassment during the NEET UG exam on May 4 in Kolkata.
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France's Interior Minister urges stricter rules on Hijab in universities
France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has reiterated his support for banning the wearing of the hijab at universities, a move likely to deepen national discussions on secularism and religious expression in public spaces.
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Lebanese reporter forced to resign due to Hijab ban
A Lebanese journalist at Tele Liban has been forced to resign from the state-owned television channel after being banned from appearing on air for wearing a hijab (an Islamic veil).