Secularism Or Discrimination? The Debate On Abayas In French Schools – OpEd

As the new school year begins in France, Muslim girls are facing a dilemma: to wear or not to wear the abaya, a loose-fitting full-length robe that covers their body and hair. The French government has announced a ban on abayas in state-run schools, arguing that they violate the secular laws that prohibit the display of religious...