Muslimah Media Watch
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Iranian woman designs clothes to make women feel fashionable and modest.
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Yoginder Sikand looks at reviving the tradition of madrassas for girls.
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A convenience store owner bans women wearing headscarves from entering because of “security concerns.” Pfff.
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The Peninsula looks at why governmental quotas won’t help women’s empowerment.
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The Los Angeles Times looks at women who move to Saudi Arabia to be with the men they love.
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Burqavaganza, a play that was banned in Pakistan, will run in Delhi. It showcases the burqa as a symbol of suffering faced by women in society.
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Egyptian businesswoman Dr. Amany Asfour: “Women cannot be ignored in the decision-making process if sustainable development is to be achieved.” Couldn’t have said it better myself.
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Here’s another story about how fashionable Muslim women are.
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Arabisto.com’s A. Scheherezada Jerome looks at feminism in Iraq.
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KabobFest highlights female Muslim tennis players. Mashallah, ladies!
- The chairperson of Jeddah’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry argues that Saudi women need to participate in the workforce in order for Saudi Arabia to be economically competitive.
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Turkey’s prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan challenges Turkey’s ban on headscarves in universities and public offices.
- A Muslim girl is denied participation in her track meet because of her custom-made hijab–despite the fact that she’s worn the same thing the last three years. BOOO!
- The First Post looks at female dervishes.
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