The Arabic Language Department of a school is planning to organize the “Abaya Day” event as part of its regular school ...

Most girls then agreed to dress differently and were able to start ... The move comes after months of debate over the wearing of abayas in French schools. The garment is being increasingly worn ...

In fact, the abaya is just a new iteration of a debate that goes back more than 30 years. The first publicised case of Muslim girls being refused admission to schools because of their dress - head ...

Some countries have strict fashion laws that are enforced as breaking these rules can lead to penalties, including fines or even jail time.