Yara, a 15-year-old student at a school in Lyon, southwest France, told the Agence-France Presse news agency that she does not consider the abaya a form of religious dress. “They say that the ...

Macron says enforcement of abaya ban in French school will be ‘uncompromising’ By Maya Szaniecki , Niamh Kennedy and Tara John , CNN 2 minute read ...

“The abaya has no place in our schools, no more than religious symbols,” he said. “Schools must, at all costs, perhaps even more than any other institution, be protected from religious ...

In more conservative social circles, the abaya is part of expected dress conforming to social norms and culture. In Saudi Arabia, for example, women were required to wear an abaya until 2018 .

France will bar children in public schools from wearing the abaya, a loosefitting, full-length robe worn by some Muslim women, the government said this week. It said the measure was necessary to ...

The young girl, dressed in an abaya, a loose traditional dress covering the arms and legs, expresses her fear that her clothing might cause her problems. "I've already had problems with the ...

Oman’s National Day is a time of pride, celebration, and unity. It’s also an occasion to showcase elegant, traditional attire that reflects Omani culture and heritage.Read More: 10 Omani Desserts to ...

In Arab countries, the abaya is known by many names, such as Jalaba, Jalabiya, Omani and Qaftan, but it is basically a simple and loose garment - often black in colour - worn by women in the ...