The education minister says female Muslim students will not be allowed to wear the loose-fitting robe.

Pupils will be banned from wearing abayas, loose-fitting full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in France’s state-run schools, the education minister has said.

The rule will be applied as soon as the new school year starts on 4 September.

France has a strict ban on religious signs in state schools and government buildings, arguing that they violate secular laws.

Wearing a headscarf has been banned since 2004 in state-run schools.

  • @AngryCommieKenderEnglish
    10•1 year ago

    Yep. Yarmulkes are also banned, and I wouldn’t be able to wander around the school with my 9 pointed star necklace or ring, even though NO ONE knows what they mean.

      • @AngryCommieKenderEnglish
        5•1 year ago

        Yes, but did you know that before looking it up? Also we aren’t the only ones to use the symbol, just the latest.

        • @NOT_RICKEnglish
          3•1 year ago

          I admit I did not. I appreciate you sharing your anecdote, I learned something new today thanks to you.