Morocco
Unveiling Controversy: Photo of Bareheaded Teacher in Moroccan Religious School Sparks Online Debate
The publication of a photo showing a teacher without a veil in a religious school is causing a stir among some Moroccan Internet users.
Topic
Islamic veil
France
Study: Veil-Wearing Among Muslim Women in France Rises, INSEE Reports
The wearing of the veil is a practice that is increasingly adopted by Muslim women of various origins living in France, according to a recent study by the National Institute of Statistics (INSEE).
Sport
French Footballer Lina Boussaha Pioneers Move to Saudi Women's League
Former PSG player Lina Boussaha now plays in Saudi Arabia. Her mission, to reconcile football, veil and religion.
France
Muslim Influencer Alleges Discrimination at Paris Restaurant Over Hijab
A few months later, the Moroccan Salma Masrour, a veiled influencer specialized in modest fashion living in the United Kingdom, is speaking out about being turned away from a Parisian restaurant. She says she is determined to use her networks to talk about the problems related to wearing the veil and prejudices against Muslim women.
France
French Muslim Leader: Veil Debate Has Become 'Hysterical' in France
Chems-eddine Mohamed Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, once again speaks out on the issue of the veil, which continues to divide.
Morocco
Veiled Columnist's Debut on French TV Show Sparks Viewer Debate
Amel, the new veiled columnist on the "Touche Pas mon Poste" show by Cyril Hanouna, who made her first appearance on Monday, divides viewers.
France
French Restaurant Owner Fined for Denying Entry to Muslim Woman Wearing Hijab
The Bayonne court on Tuesday convicted a restaurateur in Hendaye, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, to a 600 euro fine for having refused entry to her restaurant to a veiled woman last May. She will also have to undergo a citizenship training.
Belgium
Constitutional Court to Decide on Veil Ban in Brussels Higher Education Institute
Seized of an appeal against the decision to authorize the wearing of the veil in the Francisco Ferrer Higher Education Institute in Brussels , the court has decided to refer the case to the constitutional court.
France
French Military Calendar Sparks Debate Over Inclusion of Veiled Woman
A photograph of a calendar from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces showing a veiled woman almost sparked heated controversy. The department of Sébastien Lecornu tried to provide clarifications that did not convince.
Belgium
EU Court: Workplace Ban on Religious Symbols Not Discriminatory if Applied Equally
The ban on wearing religious symbols at work continues to stir up discussions in Belgium. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled on Thursday that the notion of discrimination disappears when the ban applies to all without distinction of religion or belief.
Belgium
Brussels Teachers Challenge Court Ruling on Islamic Veils in Schools
While a court decision had authorized since November 24, 2021, the wearing of the Islamic veil by female students at the Haute École Francisco Ferrer, a collective of teachers has been formed and is challenging this judgment and pleading for the neutrality of education in Brussels.
Belgium
Belgium Considers Easing Penalties for Burqa Ban Violations
The Belgian government seems willing to ease the sanctions for non-compliance with the 2011 law banning the wearing of any clothing that completely or mainly covers the face in public space. The subject is currently under discussion.