Hijab

A Muslim student of pre-university government college of Udupi, filed a writ petition with the Karnataka High Court, against Hijab denial decision. In her petition, the student said, they have denied entry in classroom since a week over Hijab row. She further added, asking to not wear hijab is a violation to Fundamental Rights. Meanwhile, the NHRC issued a notice to the Karnataka Government, seeking for an answer.

Karnataka government has set up an expert committee to resolve the issue involving wearing of hijabs inside the classroom. Six Muslim girls in the Udupi district were barred from attending classes for wearing hijabs, since the last week of December 2021. The committee will study the dress code being followed in various states. Until the committee recommendation comes, all girls have been asked to adhere to uniform rules.

Halima Aden, a renowned "hijabi" model, has retired from runway modeling as she said it was against her religious beliefs. "Being a 'hijabi' is truly a journey with lots of highs and lows," she said. The 23-year old American model made her debut as a semi-finalist in 2016 at Miss Minnesota wearing a hijab. She has also been a cover model for reputed magazines like British Vogue and Allure.