Mass movement to remove the hijab splits Egypt into supporters and opponents

 The call of journalist Sharīf al-Shobashī for women to remove the headscarf has lead to the organisation of a mass demonstration in Tahrir Square. Comments on social media site Facebook show that opinions are divided on this matter. Some are in favour of removing the hijab on the basis of personal freedom whereas those who refuse the journalist’s call do so believe wearing the headscarf is a religious duty.

 (Author not mentioned, Watan, 16^th April 2015)

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