What is now known as the “burqa ban” will become law on April 11. French Prime Minister Francois Fillan will see to it that the approximately 2,000 or so Muslim women do not have a choice in donning the face covering known as niqab in any place deemed public domain as defined by government officials. The burqa is a one piece garment that covers the contours of awoman’s body from head to toe; it has a detachable niqab that covers the face, with the exception of the eyes, and it promotes modesty and morality in its wearer. Its colors vary according to culture and preference of the women in different geographical areas.
In late March the province of Quebec passed a landmark legislation which stipulates that Muslim women who wear the face covering known as niqab will have to uncover their faces to be able to receive government services as well as when approaching government offices, schools, and other publicly funded institutions.
In late March the province of Quebec passed a landmark legislation which stipulates that Muslim women who wear the face covering known as niqab will have to uncover their faces to be able to receive government services as well as when approaching government offices, schools, and other publicly funded institutions.
Uproar has arisen in Egypt over the planned banning of the face veil, or Niqab, by Al-Azhar University’s chief sheikh Muhammad Tantawi. The plan came to light after Tantawi, who took up his current post in 1996, told a student in an Azhar affiliated middle school to remove her niqab during a class session after entering the classroom.
Uproar has arisen in Egypt over the planned banning of the face veil, or Niqab, by Al-Azhar University’s chief sheikh Muhammad Tantawi. The plan came to light after Tantawi, who took up his current post in 1996, told a student in an Azhar affiliated middle school to remove her niqab during a class session after entering the classroom.
Women generally wear the niqab to protect themselves from being seen by men.
