China bans burqas, abnormal beards in Muslim province of Xinjiang
London: China, on Friday banned burqas, veils and abnormal beards in a Muslim province claiming that it is a crackdown on religious extremism.
Apr 01, 2017, 11:52 AM IST
Dutch parliament votes to ban burqas, niqabs in some public places
The Dutch Parliament`s lower house voted on Tuesday to ban the wearing of face-covering clothes - such as burqas and niqabs - in some public places, making the Netherlands the latest European country to restrict garments worn by some Muslim women.
Nov 29, 2016, 20:31 PM IST
Norway seeks ban on burqas in the classroom
Norway`s right-wing government on Wednesday announced plans to ban the full-face Islamic veil from classrooms and university lecture halls.
Oct 06, 2016, 02:51 AM IST
Bulgarian parliament adopts ban on face veils
The Bulgarian parliament has approved a bill that would ban the wearing of garments concealing the face entirely or partially in public places.
Jun 16, 2016, 15:50 PM IST
Women like burqas as they don't need to wear makeup: Donald Trump
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has said women in the Islamic world like wearing burqas because it is easier as they do not have to wear makeup.
Oct 28, 2015, 12:22 PM IST
