By Omar Ahmad In August of 2009, a woman wearing a burkini was prevented from entering a public swimming pool in France because French pool policy does not allow “swimming while clothed”. Although this rule was intended to promote hygiene and inhibit bacteria growth, many Muslims see this ban on burkinis as a form of religious discrimination. However, some in the French government believe this is a more serious concern; according to the Los Angeles Times, National Assembly member Andre [...]
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