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Across Africa, hijab in schools divides Christians and Muslims

Nigeria students in school

Nairobi, Kenya RNS In its traditional form, religious veils worn by Muslim women signify modesty and privacy. Fashions range from simple scarves known as “khimaars” to head-to-toe cloaks known as abayas or burqas.  But in any form, wearing hijab is regarded as an act of worship or a statement of Muslim faith, and recently, the […]