The French government’s decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right, but also criticism.
The French government’s decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right, but also criticism.
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Crucifixes and yarmulkes (also known as kippas) are also banned, yes.
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They are banned but it is not exactly the same. Those are religious items. The abaya is a whole genre of clothing.