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In France, a New Clothing Ban Irks Muslims

In France, a New Clothing Ban Irks Muslims

First France banned headscarves in its public schools, then full face veils. Now, the abaya, a long, baggy robe worn by practicing Muslim girls and women in the name of modesty, joins the list of banned attire in the nation’s classrooms. Reuters reports that new Education Minister Gabriel Attal made the announcement over the weekend, right before the kickoff …

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