Tag: hijab
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Hijab is not just about covering the head; I salute Zarnish’s decision: Nimra Khan
Famous actress Nimra Khan praised the hijab of former actress Zarnish Khan, who left the entertainment industry, and said that people should learn from her what the true meaning of hijab is. Recently, Khan was invited to a podcast discussing various topics, including her kidnapping. “Veil and hijab mean to cover the body and face…
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‘Hijab a choice, not a compulsion’; Drama Umm-e-Ayesha earns applause for hijab discussion
‘Umm-e-Ayesha’, a Ramadan drama series on Geo Television, has been receiving praise since its premiere on the first day of Ramadan. The show, airing daily at 6 PM, follows the story of Ayesha, portrayed by Nimra Khan.In a particular scene that has gone viral on Facebook, Ayesha chooses to prioritize her hijab over a job…
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‘I think your clothes don’t define you as a good or a bad person’; Ushna Shah on wearing hijab
Actress and model Ushna Shah shared her thoughts on wearing a hijab in a recent interview. The superstar pointed out that some people believe that wearing a hijab automatically makes someone a good person. However, she emphasized that one’s clothing choices do not determine whether they are a good or bad person. Ushna Shah highlighted…
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Ban on abayas in state-run schools in France
The French education minister has imposed a ban on students, prohibiting them from wearing abayas in state-run schools. The ban will be imposed from the next academic year starting September 4. France has always prohibited religious manifestations in state schools and government spaces as they “violate secular laws”. Ban on abayas has been implemented after…
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Iran to install cameras in public places to catch, punish women not wearing Hijab
The police in Iran have announced a new measure to enforce the country’s mandatory dress code for women. Cameras will be installed in public areas and streets to identify and punish women who do not wear veils. Those who violate the dress code will be sent warning messages about the consequences of their actions. This…
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Male Iranian pharmaceutical employees start wearing hijabs to protest against sexist govt policy
Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad has shared a clip of male pharmaceutical workers actively resisting a sexist policy introduced by the Iranian Drug & Food Administration which had ordered women to start wearing black veils at their workplaces. Alinejad wrote in a tweet: “Iran’s Food & Drug Administration has ordered pharmacies to force their female staff…
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‘Not my-self’; wearing Hijab discomforts me, says Iranian chess player
Iranian chess player Sara Khadem has taken part in an international chess tournament without wearing the hijab. As per Iranian Law, it is compulsory for women to wear hijab or cover their head while competing in international tournaments. Sara Khadem has said that she still hopes she will continue representing her homeland in international competitions.…
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Musician ‘Iranian sisters’ sing Bella Ciao in solidarity with Masha Amini
Two Iranian sisters have sung a Persian version of revolutionary Italian folk song “Bella Ciao” in response to Mahsa Amini’s death in Iran. The two Iranian sisters, Samin and Behin Bolouri, recorded the Persian version of Bella Ciao and uploaded it on Instagram. The translated version of the caption read: “We are not awake until…
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Iran President declines interview by CNN anchor who refuses to wear hijab
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi didn’t turn up for a CNN interview when the interviewer, Christiane Amanpour, refused to wear a hijab during the taping. Amanpour took to Twitter to explain the incident, stating that the interview was long planned and this would have been President Raisi’s first-ever interview on US soil. However, things didn’t go…
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“Hijab is not essential part of Islam”, India’s Karnataka High Court supports hijab ban
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday upheld the government’s decision to ban hijab in educational institutes in the Indian state. The court ruled that the hijab is not an essential part of Islam. The hearing was headed by three judges who agreed that the “prescription of uniform is a reasonable restriction on fundamental rights.” The…