Islamic veils4 days agoSchool headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with TurkeyProtests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.4 days ago8 Oct 2026Reform MSPs accused of racism over burka ban debate at HolyroodJohn Swinney criticised the party after it suggested religious face coverings should be outlawed in public.8 Oct 202628 Sept 2026Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijabParastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.28 Sept 202624 Sept 2026Italy ministers agree to ban burqa and niqab in school and cap foreigners in classPrime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the measures as "common-sense tools that do not divide but really help to integrate".24 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to schoolThe government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.7 Sept 20264 Aug 2026What it's like wearing the niqab in the UKThree women from Rosebuds Sisters, an organisation for Muslim women to come together, connect, and learn more about their faith and identity, discuss what it is like to wear a scarf in the UK.4 Aug 20265 May 2026Headscarf with a beret: Muslim designers showcase floral dresses and boxy streetwear in ParisSome young attendees say the event demonstrated a more inclusive French culture taking shape.5 May 202631 Dec 2025CCTV released after niqab pulled from woman's faceThe victim's niqab was pulled from her face at Houndshill Shopping Centre in Blackpool, say police.31 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Austria bans headscarves in schools for under-14sA similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.11 Dec 2025...
