Tajikistan has approved a bill banning the hijab and other ‘alien garments’, imposing hefty fines for violators. The move comes after years of unofficial restrictions on Islamic clothing and a push for traditional Tajik dress.
Tajikistan has approved a bill banning the hijab and other ‘alien garments’, imposing hefty fines for violators. The move comes after years of unofficial restrictions on Islamic clothing and a push for traditional Tajik dress.