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Shoppers wearing head scarves have been banned from a shop because the owner said they cannot be properly identified.
The ruling at Whitegate Wines off-licence and Convenience Store, Padiham Road, Padiham, includes those wearing the hijab - the traditional Muslim head wear.
A sign on the door states: 'Due to CCTV coverage all headwear must be removed before entering the shop'.
Unlike the veil, where the only the eyes are visible - the full face of the hijab wearer is visible as the scarf simply covers the hair of the wearer.
Hijab-wearers are welcome in banks, through airport security and even the passport office accepts pictures of Muslim women with the hijab on.