The government of Egypt has announced a ban on the wearing of the face-covering niqab in schools.
The ban will come into effect from the beginning of the next term on September 30.
Ban
The ban on niqab in Egypt applies to all students, regardless of their age or grade level.
Students will still have the right to choose whether to wear a headscarf, but it must not cover their faces.
Rationale
The government has said that the ban is necessary to ensure the safety and security of students.
They argue that the niqab can make it difficult to identify students, which could pose a security risk.
Reaction
The ban has been met with mixed reactions as some people have welcomed it. They maintain that it is necessary to protect students.
Others criticizing it argue that it is a violation of religious freedom.
Legality
The legality of the ban is uncertain. The Egyptian constitution guarantees freedom of religion, but it is not clear whether this right includes the right to wear the niqab.
The ban on the niqab in schools is a complex issue with no easy answers. It is a decision that has been made by the Egyptian government, and it is up to the courts to decide whether the ban is legal.
