Schools to allow hijab but not burqa under new rules

by John Walshe
Independent Ireland
September 24, 2008

http://www.islamist-watch.org/932/schools-to-allow-hijab-but-not-burqa-under-new

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The hijab is in -- but the burqa is out under new policy rules for uniforms in schools. They were drawn up following controversy over the wearing of the hijab, a square of fabric, folded into a triangle, placed over the head and fastened under the chin.

Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe and Integration Minister Conor Lenihan jointly issued agreement recommendations which were drawn up following consultations and a review of the legal position in Ireland.

They agreed that the current system, whereby schools decide their uniform policy at a local level, is reasonable, works and should be maintained.

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