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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saudi Arabia Pavilion at the Crafts Fair - Milan

Many women wearing the traditional Islamic veil, Hijab, Niqab, chador in the stands of the Saudi Arabia pavilion at the craft fair in RHO Milan Fiera Milan, Italy on December 11, 2025. Photo by Luca Ponti/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition - Qatar

People visit the "Dialogue of Letters Between Qatar and China" calligraphy exhibition at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, on April 24, 2025. The exhibition opened here on Wednesday, aiming at promoting cultural and art exchanges between the two countries. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition - Qatar

People visit the "Dialogue of Letters Between Qatar and China" calligraphy exhibition at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, on April 24, 2025. The exhibition opened here on Wednesday, aiming at promoting cultural and art exchanges between the two countries. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition - Qatar

People visit the "Dialogue of Letters Between Qatar and China" calligraphy exhibition at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, on April 24, 2025. The exhibition opened here on Wednesday, aiming at promoting cultural and art exchanges between the two countries. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition - Qatar

People visit the "Dialogue of Letters Between Qatar and China" calligraphy exhibition at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar, on April 24, 2025. The exhibition opened here on Wednesday, aiming at promoting cultural and art exchanges between the two countries. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, standing in the water and looking at the horizon, on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, looking at the horizon, holds her daughter on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The town's cultural vibrancy is a testament to the community's resilience. On this final d

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, standing in the water and looking at the horizon, on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women wearing red on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. Th

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim po

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women in the water together care for a child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A group of women together in the water in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The t

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three children playing in the water gaze into the lens in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim p

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, along with four children at the water's edge, in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home

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Egyptian woman working in niqab at TV station

CAIRO, Egypt - Women wearing niqab wait for the recording of a TV program at a studio in Cairo in July 2012. The TV station employs some 40 women as announcers, directors and cameramen, all of whom wear niqabs. It started broadcasting on July 20, aimed at eliminating discrimination against women wearing niqabs in Egypt where such women are a rarity.

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Egyptian woman working in niqab at TV station

CAIRO, Egypt - A woman wearing a niqab appears on a TV program on Arabic studies at a studio in Cairo in July 2012. The TV station employs some 40 women as announcers, directors and cameramen, all of whom wear niqabs. It started broadcasting on July 20, aimed at eliminating discrimination against women wearing niqabs in Egypt where such women are a rarity.

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Pro Taliban Women March - Kabul

Hundreds of Afghan women, many wearing full burqas, march in support of the Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro Taliban Women March - Kabul

Hundreds of Afghan women, many wearing full burqas, march in support of the Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro Taliban Women March - Kabul

Hundreds of Afghan women, many wearing full burqas, march in support of the Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pro Taliban Women March - Kabul

Hundreds of Afghan women, many wearing full burqas, march in support of the Taliban in Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 12, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Imran Khan VIsits to Saudi Arabia - Mecca

Pakistanâs Prime Minister Imran Khan (center), prays as he performs Umrah (or small pilgrimage) at the Great Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Imran Khan VIsits to Saudi Arabia - Mecca

PakistanâÂÂs Prime Minister Imran Khan (center), seen with his wife Bushra Bibi Khan (in black) as he performs Umrah (or small pilgrimage) at the Great Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Imran Khan VIsits to Saudi Arabia - Mecca

PakistanâÂÂs Prime Minister Imran Khan (center), prays as he performs Umrah (or small pilgrimage) at the Great Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Imran Khan VIsits to Saudi Arabia - Mecca

Pakistanâs Prime Minister Imran Khan (center), leaves the Kaaba as he performs Umrah (or small pilgrimage) at the Great Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Imran Khan VIsits to Saudi Arabia - Mecca

Pakistanâs Prime Minister Imran Khan (center), seen with his wife Bushra Bibi Khan (in black) as he performs Umrah (or small pilgrimage) at the Great Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Imran Khan VIsits to Saudi Arabia - Mecca

Pakistanâs Prime Minister Imran Khan (center), seen with his wife Bushra Bibi Khan (in black) as he performs Umrah (or small pilgrimage) at the Great Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 9, 2021. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslim woman in France in full-face veil

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Muslim woman Kenza Drider walking in Avignon, France, wearing the ''niqab'' full-face veil in May 2010. The French Senate approved a law prohibiting the wearing of full-face veils in public places on Sept. 14, 2010. (Kyodo)