Islamic veils

CCTV released after niqab pulled from woman's face

The victim's niqab was pulled from her face at Houndshill Shopping Centre in Blackpool, say police.

A similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.

Images appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.

Khadijah Mellah was the first hijab-wearing jockey to win a horse race in Britain.

Aneila Afsar says she wants to be a role model for other Muslim women who wear the hijab.

Their initiative, Hijabi Roundtable, aims to create a space for discussion, support, and education.

President Massoud Pezeshkian says the proposed "hijab and chastity" law is "ambiguous and in need of reform".

Girls have been trying them out during football and say "they feel more secure and comfortable".

A source told the BBC police shot at Arezoo Badri's car before targeting her directly.

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