Islamic veil

Islamic veil

orientalism
Voices

Muslim women are commodities for cultural and political wars

The long racist history of silencing Muslim women can be traced back to early orientalist texts. Today, they are used by Western leaders to justify

Mariya bint Rehan
23 November, 2022
Iran
Perspectives

Iranian women refuse to be the symbol of a repressive state

Katy

Katy Shahandeh

06 October, 2022
Society
Live Story

Iran: Hijab and Chastity Day provokes #NoToHijab campaign

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab (From the Arabic Edition)

11 August, 2022
MENA
Live Story

Egypt frees woman accused of terror charges, hit at work

Thaer Mansour
08 March, 2022
Egyptian pharmacist Isis Moustafa
MENA
Live Story

Egyptian allegedly beaten by colleagues over hijab detained

Thaer Mansour
21 October, 2021
Canada Hijab -- Getty
Society
Live Story

Islamic veil allowed in legal hearings, Canadian court reaffirms

The New Arab Staff

The New Arab & agencies

05 October, 2018
Austria Burqa ban -- AFP
MENA
Live Story

Austria burqa ban comes into force

The New Arab & agencies
01 October, 2017