ReutersA girl wearing an abaya in Nantes, France NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 07:22 Eliane Lamper editor Online Eliane Lamper editor Online Dozens of French girls were turned away at the gate at the start of the new school year: they had to take off their long dress, or abaya, first. Those who did not were sent home. … Read more
AFPEn woman in an abaya on the street in Marseille NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 12:58 Nearly 300 students went to school in an abaya yesterday at the start of the new school year in France, despite the ban announced last week. Most were allowed in after taking off the floor-length robe with long sleeves, but 67 girls … Read more
AFPA bayas and other robes for sale at a trade fair in France in 2018 NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 09:26 From next school year, students from public schools in France will no longer be allowed to wear an abaya, a loose-fitting robe that reaches to the floor with long sleeves. According to Education Minister Attal, the robe … Read more
Al-Marsad Newspaper: The pioneers of social networking sites shared a group of photos documenting the first appearance of the mother of the Brazilian player, Neymar, in Riyadh. The pictures showed Neymar’s mother wearing a black abaya and niqab, drinking coffee, and taking pictures with Neymar’s son, her “grandson.” She also appeared during the circulated photos, … Read more