Wife of Future King Dons Hijab to Visit London Muslim Centre
The Princess of Wales and her husband William, the future King and elder brother of the troubled Prince Harry, donned an Islamic hijab for a visit to a Muslim Centre in London on Thursday.
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Iran Summons British Ambassador as Woman’s Death in Police Custody Sparks Violent Unrest
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday it summoned Britain’s ambassador to protest what it described as a hostile atmosphere created by London-based Farsi language media outlet
Scholar Decries ‘Farce’ of World Hijab Day
Middle East scholar A. J. Caschetta has denounced the hypocrisy of “World Hijab Day,” saying that the holiday dishonours the countless Muslim women who are forced to wear the hijab against their will.
Canada: Muslim Teacher Told to Remove Hijab Under Québec Secularism Law
A Muslim teacher has been told to remove her hijab or be turned away from a position under the Canadian province’s new secularism law.
Austria Launches Kindergarten Islamic Headscarf Ban, Considers Adding Elementary Schools
The Austrian government has enacted a headscarf ban in kindergartens across the country and is now considering widening the ban to include elementary schools.
Poll: Majority of Austrians Against Muslim Women Wearing Headscarves
A poll in Austria shows that less than half of Austrians are willing to tolerate a cityscape dominated by women wearing headscarves while a vast majority also condemn migrants who refuse to integrate.
