College accused of student discrimination in niqab row

Hijabs are common in the Maldives, but the niqab is less frequently seen and has even sparked controversy.

Teacher sacked for wearing niqab

A primary school teacher on the island of Mathiveri in Alif Alif atoll was sacked on Thursday for refusing to take off her niqab, or full-face veil, in compliance with a controversial civil service dress code.

Clerics launch legal bid to overturn niqab-ban in schools

The petition said: “There is no doubt amongst Islamic scholars that the niqab is permissible in Islam. The only doubt is on whether it is compulsory or not.”

Teachers sacked, suspended for wearing niqab

The ministry of education has sacked a Qura’n teacher because she refused to take off her niqab, or full-face veil, for work.

Islamic Ministry unveils special prayer garb for women

Man dressed in niqab arrested for burglaries