The United Kingdom gives away a thousand hijabs in six months to immigrants arriving via the Channel
The Ministry of the Interior considers that providing religious clothing is part of basic assistance.
Islam
US Muslim politicians train Canadian Muslims under the slogan "From the mosque to the city hall"«
The "From Identity to Impact" convention seeks to train Muslims in Canada to transform religion into political power with a direct presence in institutions.
Teacher fired in Austria for denying a Muslim woman a prayer room
The student demanded a space to pray, failed the exam and reported the teacher for Islamophobia and racism.
Canadian government normalizes Islamic prayer during workday
A parliamentary investigation reveals that the Canadian government has 934 Muslim prayer rooms where civil servants can pray.
Lleida bans the burqa except if worn for religious reasons
The new Lleida Civic Ordinance prohibits wearing a face covering, except in places of worship, where "it is customary" or when it is protected "by a fundamental right.".
Italy bans burqa and niqab but only in schools
The measure has received the support of the Conference of European Imams, which considers that it protects "dignity and security.".
The Generalitat pays tribute to the racist Abu Bakr al-Turtuxí as an anti-racist icon
The Generalitat and the Tortosa City Council turn a radical religious figure into a "Catalan intellectual" and symbol of the supposed Islamic roots of Catalonia and Europe.
A student residence in Scotland imposes Islamic law in common areas
The residence prohibits alcohol and pork, only allows halal food, and has a prayer room. Non-Muslims must accept religious rules.
Kazakhstan threatens to close private schools that allow hijab
The Minister of Education toughens the message against the school hijab and recalls that the rule also obliges private centers.
A Catholic university in Belgium incorporates Islamic chants into the opening mass of the course
The Islamization of the KU Leuven mass has caused protests among students: they accuse the university of renouncing its religious identity rooted in 600 years of history.