France Upholds Ban on Muslim Over-Garments in Schools
Ban includes abayas and qamis, seen as violating secularism. Headscarves were already prohibited in schools for religious reasons. Around 10% of France’s population is Muslim, many with ties to North African countries. France’s highest administrative court has upheld the government’s ban on traditional over-garments, such as the abaya, worn by certain Muslim women in schools. … Read more