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Burqa ban

Students of government Pre-University college in Kundapur town wearing hijab arrive at their college in Udupi district in Karnataka. (Dinesh Rayappana Matt / AFP file)

Chaos prevails in Karnataka govt PU colleges as burqa-clad students denied entry

The students complained that they were wearing hijabs to classes all through the academic year and the new decision has come all of a sudden
16 Feb 2022 12:48 PM
'The threat call was received from an international number, suspected to be from the Gulf. According the complaint, the caller used threatening and demeaning words against Gafoor, a police official said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Muslim education group chief receives death threat over ban on face-covering attire

The circular read: any attire, which is unacceptable in public society, can't be allowed, even in the name of modernity or religious ritual.
04 May 2019 4:09 PM
The recent modifications were introduced in the name of “reforms” but traditionalists misunderstood and aggressively adopted purdah as an exclusive Islamic dress code.

To cover or not to cover

The debate over the costumes of Muslim women in Kerala has more to do with culture and not with the religion.
03 May 2019 1:41 AM
The Sena’s proposal, however, was rejected by an NDA ally, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale of the Republican Party of India. (Photo: AP)

Kerala's Muslim Education Society bans burqas in its colleges

The Sri Lankan government on April 28 took necessary measures to impose a complete ban on all types of burqas.
02 May 2019 4:54 PM
The Shiv Sena on Wednesday issued a clarification over demanding a 'ban on burqa' in India in its mouthpiece 'Saamna', stating it may be the personal opinion of the editor. (Representational Image)

Shiv Sena clarifies its 'ban on burqa' remark; calls it personal opinion

Citing a ban on burqa in Sri Lanka post deadly Easter attacks, Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamna' demanded imposition of a similar ban in India.
02 May 2019 11:29 AM
Muslims in Britain who are causing raised eyebrows by an obstinate insistence on a wardrobe which the host population finds outlandish and worse, must realise that they are at risk of bartering away priceless goodwill. (Photo: Representational Image)

To ban or not: Troubling questions on the burqa

Women on the Haj pilgrimage do not have to cover their faces in front of the Kaaba, the building at the centre of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
31 Aug 2018 12:35 AM
A women’s rights activist decried what she described as a limitation on the freedom of women to wear what they want (Photo: AFP)

Islamic university Indonesia bans burqas on campus

Indonesia is home to the world’s largest Muslim population, the majority of whom practice a moderate form of Islam.
07 Mar 2018 8:33 PM
France and Belgium have similar laws. The nationalist Alternative for Germany party is calling for one there, too. (Photo: AP)

Austria's 'Burqa Ban' law comes into force; 150 euros fine for violation

Starting Sunday, wearing a ski mask off the slopes, a surgical mask outside hospitals and party masks in public is prohibited.
02 Oct 2017 10:59 AM
Pauline Hanson, leader of the anti-Muslim, anti-immigration One Nation minor party, sat wearing the black head-to-ankle garment for more than 10 minutes before taking it off as she rose to explain that she wanted such outfits banned on national security grounds. (Photo: Twitter)

Australia: Anti-Muslim senator argues for burqa ban in public places

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has ruled out his conservative government ever banning Islamic face coverings.
14 Sep 2017 11:09 AM
The bill was proposed last year by security officials from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc. (Photo: Representational/AP)

German parliament approves govt proposal to ban full-face veils for officials

The law also applies to soldiers and still needs approval from the upper house of parliament.
28 Apr 2017 3:16 PM
Thousands of people attended a 'Lovefest' vigil against terrorism in Sergels Torg, central Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo: AP)

Stockholm’s 'Lovefest' vigil sees thousands stand against terrorism

Politicians addressed the crowds and Swedish artistes performed as people held up their arms and made peace signs with their fingers.
10 Apr 2017 9:04 AM
A number of restrictions have been placed on wearing the niqab in Egypt in recent years. (Photo: PTI)

Egypt to ban burqa in public places, govt institutions, drafts bill

MP Amna Nosseir said that wearing the veil is not a requirement of Islam and in fact has non-Islamic origins.
10 Apr 2017 8:33 AM
Most women in Morocco, whose King Mohammed VI favours a moderate version of Islam, prefer the hijab headscarf that does not cover the face. (Photo: PTI)

Morocco's burqa ban recieves mixed opinions

Writers and intellectuals have condemned the burqa ban.
13 Jan 2017 7:13 PM
German minister Ursula von der Leyen refused to wear a burqa during her visit to the Middle Eastern country. (Photo: Twitter)

German minister refuses to wear burqa during visit to Saudi Arabia

Ursula's meeting with Saudi Arabia's crown prince was not welcomed by many Saudis who took to Twitter to express their anger.
15 Dec 2016 3:50 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (Photo: AP)

Angela Merkel calls for 'burqa' ban in Germany

Support for bans on full-face veils has been growing across Europe since France became the first country to implement such a law in 2011.
06 Dec 2016 9:04 PM
The far-right mayor of a Hungarian village says councilors have voted to ban the construction of mosques and the activity of muezzins, as well as the use of veils and headscarves like burqas, chadors and burkinis worn by Muslim women. (Photo: AP)

Hungarian village bans mosques, muezzins, burqas, burkinis to block migrants

The ordinance was adopted to defend the village's 'community and traditions' from any EU scheme to resettle asylum-seekers.
25 Nov 2016 6:05 PM
The "burqa ban" law, pushed by the nationalist Patriotic Front coalition, echoes similar measures in western European countries. (Representational Image)

Bulgaria's Parliament bans full-face veils in public places

People who do not follow the ban in Bulgaria face fines of up to 1,500 levs ($860) as well as suspension of social benefits.
30 Sep 2016 8:34 PM
ISIS has banned burqa-clad women from entering buildings in Mosul after many of their militants were killed by women wearing burqa. (Photo: AP, Representational Image)

In unexpected move, Islamic State bans burqa citing security reasons

However, the sudden change in their rules, might be limited only to the security centres in Mosul, said a report.
06 Sep 2016 8:49 AM
We agree that we reject the burqa, we agree that we want to introduce a legal requirement to show one's face in places where it is necessary for our society's coexistence, German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said. (Photo: Representational Image)

German interior minister calls for partial burqa ban

De Maiziere told public television that the full face veil does not belong in our cosmopolitan country.
19 Aug 2016 1:50 PM
Nekkaz had set up a million euro fund in 2011 to help women all over the world who chose to wear a veil or burqa where it is not allowed. (Representational image)

Fine for wearing burqas in Ticino

The controversial Swiss law prohibiting Islamic dress came into effect in Ticino on Friday.
09 Jul 2016 2:38 AM

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