Three Women Removed from Public Pool for Wearing Burkinis
Recently, three Muslim women were asked to leave a public swimming pool in Burgos, Spain, for wearing burkinis, which local news sources reported on Thursday. A burkini is a swimwear option designed for Muslim women, covering the entire body except for the face, hands, and feet. Local regulations in Spain prohibit individuals from wearing casual […]
Syria’s Islamist Leaders Require Women to Wear ‘Burkinis’ and Men to Wear Shirts at the Beach
New Swimwear Law in Syria The military junta in control of Syria, led by former al-Qaeda officer Ahmed al-Sharaa, has introduced legislation mandating that women wear full-body coverings at public beaches and pools. This ruling is part of an effort to enforce Islamic dress codes. The Military Ministry of Tourism explained that appropriate swimsuits should […]