France to ban children from wearing the abaya in state-run schools Background France, a country known for its commitment to secularism, has announced its decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, a full-length robe worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools. This move comes as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to update […]
French Government Bans Abaya in State Schools An Attack on Cultural Identity and Religious Expression The recent decision by the French government to ban the abaya, a loose-fitting long robe, in state schools has sparked anger and controversy among Muslim leaders. Gabriel Attal, the education secretary in Paris, claims that the abaya is closely linked […]
