No symbol is so linked to Muslim women as that of “the veil.” Whether a simple headscarf or a head-to-toe cover such as the chaddor or burka, Muslim women’s covered dress has meaning for many far ...

The rightwing League party on Sunday filed a bill to ban the Islamic veil in public spaces in Italy and set jail terms of up to two years for men forcing their women to wear it. The bill says it aims ...

Their initiative, Hijabi Roundtable, aims to create a space for discussion, support, and education. President Massoud Pezeshkian says the proposed "hijab and chastity" law is "ambiguous and in ...

However, it may be worn with a separate eye veil. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf. The burka is the most concealing of all Islamic veils. It is a one-piece veil that covers the face and ...

In 2015, the Lombardy Region had already adopted a resolution banning the burqa in public places. However, the current motion aims to renew the regional government's commitment to ensuring compliance ...

Every day before she starts her shift at a government hospital in Singapore, Farah removes her hijab--the Islamic veil she has worn since a teenager. Although minority Muslim women can freely wear ...

A woman's right not to wear the Islamic veil has become a hot topic in Bangladesh, with three high court rulings in less than six months banning "forced veiling" in the Muslim-majority country.

Tehran, Jan 31 (EFE).- The Iranian government announced recently announced its decision not to punish women who do not wear the mandatory Islamic veil and has reduced the presence of the morality ...

Italian coalition government’s right-wing populist partner proposed to ban Islamic veil in public places, reported local media on Monday. Commenting on the law proposal submitted to the Italian ...