Kyrgyzstan outlawed full-face veils, supported by its Muslim ... to a broader global conversation about the visibility of Islamic dress in public spaces. European nations such as France and ...

Whether a simple headscarf or a head-to-toe cover such as the chaddor or burka, Muslim women’s covered dress has meaning for many far beyond its simple use as clothing. Those who advocate “Islamic ...

Women in Kyrgyzstan will be fined for wearing a full-body niqab under a new plan that is supported by the country's official Muslim governing body. The authority says the garments could hide ...