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Hala Shiha raises controversy again in her latest appearance without veil
Cinema/TV
February 28, 2023
Hala Shiha raises controversy again in her latest appearance without veil
Actress Hala Shiha has shared with her fans and followers through her personal account on Instagram. Shiha re-published her…
MP to introduce bill banning niqab in Egypt
Egypt
November 11, 2021
MP to introduce bill banning niqab in Egypt
MP and journalist writer, Farida al-Shoubashy announced that she plans to submit a draft law for discussion in the parliament,…
Actress Hala Shiha uploads photo while wearing hijab
Cinema/TV
September 29, 2021
Actress Hala Shiha uploads photo while wearing hijab
Actress Hala Shiha on Instagram uploading a new photo while wearing a hijab. She commented on the photo, saying: “There…
Taking off hijab not a ‘major sin’ in Islam: Ali Gomaa
Egypt
July 6, 2021
Taking off hijab not a ‘major sin’ in Islam: Ali Gomaa
Taking off the headscarf (hijab) by women is not a “major sin” in Islam, according to Muslim scholars, and there…
Sawiris controversial statement on hijab causes uproar
Egypt
November 18, 2019
Sawiris controversial statement on hijab causes uproar
A statement by Egyptian business tycoon and billionaire Naguib Sawiris regarding his viewpoint of the hijab caused an uproar on…
Actress Hala Shiha defends her views on hijab
Society
November 11, 2019
Actress Hala Shiha defends her views on hijab
Actress Hala Shiha on the CutheCrap channel has defended her views on the headscarf (hijab), after receiving criticism for her…
French ban on full-face Islamic veil violates human rights: U.N. panel
World
October 24, 2018
French ban on full-face Islamic veil violates human rights: U.N. panel
GENEVA (Reuters) – The U.N. Human Rights Committee said on Tuesday that France’s ban on the niqab, the full-face Islamic…
Photos: online backlash after woman wears black dress at engagement party
Life & Style
February 6, 2018
Photos: online backlash after woman wears black dress at engagement party
Going against wedding and engagement party traditions around the world as well as in Egypt, 22-year-old Egyptian Aya Shabaan stirred controversy…
Tourism Ministry cancels decision requiring hotels to allow Burkini
Egypt
August 6, 2017
Tourism Ministry cancels decision requiring hotels to allow Burkini
The Ministry of Tourism has has gone back on its decision to allow Burkinis at hotel and resort pools. After consideration…
Contradictions add up during Trump’s Saudi visit
World
May 22, 2017
Contradictions add up during Trump’s Saudi visit
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump railed against President Barack Obama for failing to utter the words “radical Islamic terrorism.”…