Veiled Student Faces Islamophobic Remarks During Exam at Paris University
24 June 2023
A veiled student was the victim of racist remarks from an examiner during an end-of-year defense at the University of Paris-Dauphine.
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Unveiling Controversy: Photo of Bareheaded Teacher in Moroccan Religious School Sparks Online Debate
15 May 2023
The publication of a photo showing a teacher without a veil in a religious school is causing a stir among some Moroccan Internet users.
Study: Veil-Wearing Among Muslim Women in France Rises, INSEE Reports
2 April 2023
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 (…)
French Footballer Lina Boussaha Pioneers Move to Saudi Women’s League
15 March 2023
Former PSG player Lina Boussaha now plays in Saudi Arabia. Her mission, to reconcile football, veil and religion.
Muslim Influencer Alleges Discrimination at Paris Restaurant Over Hijab
27 February 2023
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 (…)
French Muslim Leader: Veil Debate Has Become ’Hysterical’ in France
15 February 2023
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.
Veiled Columnist’s Debut on French TV Show Sparks Viewer Debate
11 January 2023
Amel, the new veiled columnist on the "Touche Pas mon Poste" show by Cyril Hanouna, who made her first appearance on Monday, divides viewers.
French Restaurant Owner Fined for Denying Entry to Muslim Woman Wearing Hijab
30 November 2022
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 (…)
Constitutional Court to Decide on Veil Ban in Brussels Higher Education Institute
16 November 2022
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 (…)
French Military Calendar Sparks Debate Over Inclusion of Veiled Woman
8 November 2022
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 (…)