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Sri Lanka To Shut Madrassas, Ban Burqas: Minister Weerasekara
Sri Lanka's Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara has announced the country's plans to ban burqas and almost 1000 Madrassas. Highlighting the threat to national security, Sarath called Burqa a sign of religious extremism that came into existence recently. Moreover, the government plans to ban 1,000 Madrassas since they are not registered with the authorities. Reportedly, the decision would affect the Muslim minority that constitutes 9%… read-more
Tags: Srilanka, Burqa, Muslim woman, Madrassas
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Maharashtra Woman Accuses Husband Of Giving Triple Talaq Over Phone
In yet another case of triple talaq over a phone call, a 31-year-old woman has filed a police complaint against her husband in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. According to police, the woman was called by her husband on November 20 and was asked to end their relationship. Reportedly, the 32-year-old man has been booked under the sections of Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.
Tags: Triple Talq, Maharashtra, Muslim woman, India
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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New Zealand Police Inducts Hijab In Official Uniform For "Inclusive" Service
To ensure participation of women from Muslim community, the New Zealand police have introduced hijab in their official uniform. Zeena Ali, 30, who was recently recruited as constable, would become the first officer to wear the newly inducted uniform. Zeena told the New Zealand Herald, "I realized more Muslim women were needed in the police, to go and support people." Similar approach has already been adopted in London and Scotland.… read-more
Tags: New Zealand, Muslim woman, Police
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