Islamic veils31 Dec 2025CCTV released after niqab pulled from woman's faceThe victim's niqab was pulled from her face at Houndshill Shopping Centre in Blackpool, say police.31 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Austria bans headscarves in schools for under-14sA similar ban for girls under 10 was struck down by the Constitutional Court for specifically targeting Muslims.11 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Iran arrests marathon organisers over women not wearing hijabImages appeared online of unveiled women competing in the race on Friday.6 Dec 202523 Aug 2025First British Muslim woman jockey makes debutKhadijah Mellah was the first hijab-wearing jockey to win a horse race in Britain.23 Aug 20254 Apr 2025'Nothing we can't do': Gladiators' first hijabi contender aims to inspireAneila Afsar says she wants to be a role model for other Muslim women who wear the hijab.4 Apr 20251 Feb 2025Hijab: 'It's our choice and our identity' Their initiative, Hijabi Roundtable, aims to create a space for discussion, support, and education.1 Feb 202516 Dec 2024Iran pauses controversial new dress code lawPresident Massoud Pezeshkian says the proposed "hijab and chastity" law is "ambiguous and in need of reform".16 Dec 202411 Dec 2024How sport hijabs give girls freedom to play footballGirls have been trying them out during football and say "they feel more secure and comfortable". 11 Dec 202412 Aug 2024Iranian woman paralysed after being shot over hijabA source told the BBC police shot at Arezoo Badri's car before targeting her directly. 12 Aug 2024...
