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Which country has banned wearing of headscarf (abayas) by Muslim students in schools?

Which country has banned wearing of headscarf (abayas) by Muslim students in schools?

کس ملک نے سکولوں میں مسلم طلباء کے سر پر اسکارف (عبایا) پہننے پر پابندی لگا دی ہے؟
Explanation

Education Minister: Gabriel Attal

A law of March 2004 banned the wearing of large crosses, Jewish kippas and Islamic headscarves.

  • France: Banned headscarves in schools (2004) and full-face veils in public (2010).
  • Kosovo: Banned hijabs in public schools, universities, and government buildings since 2009.
  • Kazakhstan: Banned headscarves in schools (2017) and announced a hijab ban in schools (2023).
  • Tajikistan: Completely banned the hijab on June 20, 2024.
  • Kyrgyzstan: Some schools barred hijabs in 2011, 2012, and 2015.
  • Russia: Hijabs are banned in schools and universities in Mordovia and Stavropol.
  • Uzbekistan: Banned the sale of religious clothing, including hijabs and veils, in 2012.