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Police Scotland make hijab part of official uniform

There are currently six female Muslim officers working for Police Scotland - but none of them wear the hijab either on duty or outside the force.

Aug 24, 2016, 17:52 PM IST

Hate crime: Hijab-clad mother-daughter assaulted, called 'ISIS' in US

A hijab-clad mother-daughter duo was assaulted, spit at and called 'ISIS' by a woman here in an alleged hate crime incident, the latest in the US amid growing concerns over rising Islamophobic rhetoric.

Aug 16, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

PHOTOS: Breaking Barriors at Rio Olympics - Ibtihaj Muhammad creates history, wears hijab at mega event

In what could be termed as an unprecedented event, Ibtihaj Muhammad, an African American saber fencer created history by competing at the Rio Olympics 2016 wearing a hijab.

Aug 12, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

US Muslim woman fired from work for wearing hijab

Najaf Khan was hired as a dental assistant at Fair Oaks Dental Care in Fairfax County last week. She did not wear the hijab at her interview or on the first two days of employment.

Aug 08, 2016, 07:00 AM IST

Muslim woman fired for wearing hijab in US - Details of what happened with her

In a case of alleged discrimination in the US, a young Muslim woman was fired from her job at a dental clinic for wearing a hijab as her employer wanted to keep a "neutral environment" in office.

Aug 07, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

Muslim woman told to remove hijab for job application in New Zealand

A 25-year-old Muslim girl in New Zealand was left embarrassed after she applied for a job at a jewellery shop and was told it was a waste of time unless she removed her hijab.

Jul 24, 2016, 13:22 PM IST

Scottish police to allow hijab in uniform to draw Muslim women

Scotland police is to introduce a hijab in its uniform in an effort to attract more Muslim women to a force which is failing to reflect the diversity in the country’s population.

Jun 07, 2016, 18:57 PM IST

US man admits to ripping off woman's hijab on flight

Gill Parker Payne of Gastonia, from North Carolina, pleaded guilty in a New Mexico federal court to a misdemeanour hate crime charge of using force to intentionally obstruct the woman's free exercise of her religious beliefs.

May 15, 2016, 11:42 AM IST

CBSE challenges Kerala HC order allowing Hijab in exam hall for AIPMT 2016

Last year, a single Judge of the Kerala High Court had allowed two Muslim girl students to wear hijab while appearing for CBSE AIPMT-2015.

Apr 29, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

All India Pre-Medical Test 2016: Now, Muslim girls can wear hijab for AIPMET but with these conditions!

In a major development, the Kerala High Court has granted permission to Muslim girls to wear hijab, for the All India Pre-Medical Test 2016. Hijab is a customary religious dress.

Apr 27, 2016, 15:51 PM IST