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The unnamed child was told by staff at St Clares School in Handsworth, Birmingham, that she should not wear her hijab to lessons. (Photo: Representational Image)

Turkey allows army officers to wear hijab for the first time

Women may wear the headscarf underneath their cap or beret so long as it is the same colour as their uniform and does...

22 Feb 2017 8:14 PM IST

The 17-year-old texted her dad asking about whether he would be okay if she removed her hijab and he replied positively. (Photo: AFP)

US girl's hijab removed, handcuffed at school after being called...

The student reported that she had been verbally harassed and called a

7 Jun 2017 7:01 PM IST

Since the incident, Bah and Mansaray said they have both received apologies from the school system, and have even seen an outpouring of support from their fellow students. (Photo: Representational)

US: 2 students sent home from school for wearing hijabs without note...

Hajah Bah and Fatmata Mansaray alleged that the school administrators harassed them over their decision to don hijabs.

4 Jun 2017 12:53 PM IST

Ahmeds personal account comes amid a spike in incidents of intimidation and assault targeting hijab-wearing women across the US. (Photo: Twitter)

White House staffer quits Donald Trump's office over travel ban

Rumana Ahmed, who was hired in 2011, was allegedly the only hiajbi' in the West Wing.

26 Feb 2017 2:52 PM IST

The incidents are among a series of such cases of intimidation and assault that have been reported across the country against hijab-clad women following Trumps win. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Forced to remove hijab after 'false arrest' by NYPD cops, claims woman

She claimed that she was paraded around a Midtown police station by police officers.

23 Feb 2017 6:39 PM IST

Robin Rhodes approached Rabeeya Khan, who wears a hijab, at the Sky Club in Terminal 2 while she was sitting in the utility office, authorities said. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Hate crime in UK: Muslim woman assaulted by white man, hijab ripped...

The assault comes amid a spike in hate crime incidents in the UK following a suicide bombing at a concert in Manchester...

11 Jun 2017 1:48 PM IST

The 17-year-old texted her dad asking about whether he would be okay if she removed her hijab and he replied positively. (Photo: AFP)

Hijabi teen's dad's reply to her text shatters prejudices

She texted her dad after a classmate tried to insult her during class

19 April 2017 1:42 PM IST

Danielle Alamrani who joined the department in 2006, was converted to Islam a year later. (Photo: AP, Representational Image)

Called 'terrorist Taliban', Muslim cop sues New York Police Department

The officers screamed 'Muslim bitch' while they attacked her and said 'I will punch you in the face'.

2 Feb 2017 3:27 PM IST

The incident took place at an outlet in London (Photo: AFP)

McDonald's apologises after video of staff asking woman to remove...

The video showing staff denying service to the woman for her attire caused outrage on social media.

3 Dec 2017 6:24 PM IST

Amaiya Zafar. (Photo: Facebook)

Muslim-American teen boxer wins right to compete wearing hijab

Amaiya Zafar can adhere to her religious beliefs rather than to a mandate that she wear a sleeveless jersey and shorts.

25 April 2017 9:26 AM IST

Robin Rhodes approached Rabeeya Khan, who wears a hijab, at the Sky Club in Terminal 2 while she was sitting in the utility office, authorities said. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

UK woman sues employer for ordering her to remove terrorist looking'...

The woman had been working for Harvey Dean in Bury for almost a year when her managers took issue with the hijab.

25 Jun 2017 6:28 PM IST

The woman was walking alone in Chingford, east London, when she was accosted by her attackers, police said. (Photo: Representational Image)

UK: Muslim woman dragged by her hijab in London

There has been a rise in hate crime allegations across the UK following the EU referendum.

17 Dec 2016 6:12 PM IST