South Africa s army permits hijab for Muslim women under revised uniform policy
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Friday Jan 29, 2021
The South African Defence Force s decision to revise its dress policy came after Major Fatima Isaacs challenged regulations restricting religious wear in the country s equality court. AFP/Marco Longari
South Africa s army agrees to amend its policy, allowing any Muslim women to cover their heads while on duty
Decision comes after Major Fatima Isaacs challenged the army in South Africa s equality court for not amending dress policy
Major Isaacs was criminally charged in June 2018 with failing to obey lawful instructions and wilful defiance
JOHANNESBURG: The South African army has permitted Muslim women to wear
UK hospital adopts disposable hijabs for its female Muslim doctors
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A hospital in the United Kingdom has adopted disposable hijabs for its female Muslim doctors.
In a statement, the Royal Derby Hospital said it was the first hospital in the UK to adopt the disposable hijabs which were introduced by Malaysian-origin doctor Dr Farah Roslan.
Dr Roslan termed the invention a result of needing to find a middle ground between Muslim dress code and the passion of being in the operating room. I am so happy my vision has become a reality and that these headscarves are now available for all of the staff.
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British hospital adopts disposable sterile hijabs for its female Muslim doctors
06 Jan 2021
Gulf Today Report
A private hospital in Britain has adopted disposable hijabs for its female Muslim doctors.
In a tweet, the Royal Derby Hospital said it was the first hospital in the UK to adopt the disposable hijabs, which were introduced by Malaysian-origin doctor Dr Farah Roslan.
“We are proud to be national leaders of good practice and inclusivity. We believe we re the first Trust in the UK to introduce disposable sterile headscarves for staff to use in our Operating Theatres thanks to former Royal Derby Hospital Medical Student, Farah Roslan,” the Royal Derby Hospital tweeted.