Headscarf (Hijab) at work and dismissal: Whether a workplace discrimination?
Wearing headscarf among Muslim women is a sign of modesty and a symbol of religious faith. In relation to wearing of hijab or khimar to work, it is noted that - except in Saudi Arabia and Iran - hijab (head scarf) is not made compulsory throughout all other Muslim countries. For the rest, like Egypt...
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2021
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| Summary: | Wearing headscarf among Muslim women is a sign of modesty and a symbol of religious faith. In relation to wearing of hijab or khimar to work, it is noted that - except in Saudi Arabia and Iran - hijab (head scarf) is not made compulsory throughout all other Muslim countries. For the rest, like Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Algeria and Bosnia it is not forced upon the woman but is merely optional. However, in some Muslim countries, majority of the women prefer to adorn the hijab, like Yemen and United Arab Emirate (UAE). In Malaysia, for Islamic organisations and institutions of higher learning, it is compulsory for its staff and students to wear the hijab, dress according to Islamic dress code and display proper Islamic ethics. In an attempt to maintain these rules, disciplinary action will be taken if these rules are flouted. Other than this, many women in government organisations have chosen to wear the hijab although it is not made compulsory for them |
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