Muslim-Majority Nation Where Niqab Is Banned: Over 50% Islamic Followers Yet Facing Covering Banned; Its Name Is...
A Muslim-majority country has drawn attention for enforcing restrictions on face coverings, despite more than half of its population identifying as Islamic followers. The ban, which applies in certain public spaces, institutions, or situations, has often been justified by authorities on grounds such as security, social cohesion, or secular governance.
Dec 22, 2025, 12:00 PM IST
THESE Countries Have Banned Hijab, Burqa - Are Egypt, France One Of Them?
Kazakhstan, a Muslim-majority country with over 70% of the population following Islam, recently banned the wearing of the hijab, niqab, and burqa. As per reports, the government cited obstruction in facial recognition technology as the reason and also emphasised promoting the nation's cultural attire over garments like the burqa and niqab.
Facial recognition is being increasingly inculcated in public spaces like airports, ports, and crowded areas to identify suspects.
The decision has drawn attention globally, particularly in the context of rising religious conservatism in several parts of the Muslim world.
Here are some other countries that have imposed similar bans:
Jul 04, 2025, 17:38 PM IST
THIS Muslim-Majority Nation Bans Hijab, Burqa – Know Why? | DNA Explainer
The move by Kazakhstan to ban hijab or burqa comes after a surge in extremist influence across Central Asia around 2015, when several youth from the region reportedly joined the Islamic State, raising concerns about threats to democracy and liberal values.
Jul 01, 2025, 23:36 PM IST
On Hijab Ban, Supreme Court's 'Bindi, Tilak' Poser To Mumbai College
The apex court questioned whether individuals with a tilak or bindi would also be barred by the college.
Aug 09, 2024, 15:27 PM IST
SC To Hear Plea Challenging Hijab, Burqa Ban In Private Colleges
The plea, filed by a group of students from NG Acharya & DK Marathe College, seeks to overturn the Hijab ban, which they argue infringes on their fundamental rights.
Aug 09, 2024, 06:44 AM IST
Now Siddaramaiah's clarification on hijab ban
The Congress government of Karnataka has removed the ban on hijab. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given instructions to lift the ban on hijab tomorrow. CM announced this in a program.
Dec 24, 2023, 09:12 AM IST
Taal Thok ki: The country is not in danger from Muslims-says Sangeet Ragi
In Taal Thok Ke, political analyst Sangeet Ragi said that the country is not in danger from Muslims, the danger is from that interpretation of Islam which does not give equal rights to non-religion
Dec 23, 2023, 20:42 PM IST
Hijab ban in Karnataka schools, colleges withdrawn
government ban on hijab in schools and colleges in Karnataka has now been lifted. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement, claiming to give everyone freedom to wear and eat.
Dec 23, 2023, 12:16 PM IST
Hijab Returns In Karnataka Educational Institution As CM Siddaramaiah Announces To Lift Ban
The BJP accused Siddaramaiah of sowing the poison of religion in the state.
Dec 23, 2023, 06:24 AM IST
Jammu Kashmir Hijab Controversy: Fierce controversy in Vishwa Bharati Mahila College.
In Jammu and Kashmir, there was a fierce protest against the hijab ban in a college in Srinagar. Girl students raised slogans against the ban on hijab. During this, the girl students said that this is the order of Allah. On the other hand, former CM of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said that banning hijab would be a very bad reaction, want to run Gandhi's country according to Godse.
Jun 09, 2023, 00:34 AM IST
DNA: Is it necessary to study in schools or wear hijab?
In Jammu and Kashmir, there has been a protest against the Hijab ban in a college in Srinagar. Girl students have raised slogans against the ban on hijab.
Jun 08, 2023, 23:52 PM IST
Hijab Ban In Srinagar's Vishwa Bharti College Triggers Massive Row
"Who is she (administration official) to tell us to take the Abaya off? She asked us to go to a Dargah (Religious School) if we wish to wear an Abaya. Don't the girls who wear Abayas get the same education as everyone else?" she added.
Jun 08, 2023, 18:37 PM IST
Srinagar College Girl Students makes big statement over Hijab Ban
In Jammu and Kashmir, there has been a protest against the Hijab ban in a college in Srinagar. Girl students have raised slogans against the ban on hijab.
Jun 08, 2023, 14:58 PM IST
Protest against Hijab ban in Srinagar's college, girl students raises slogans
In Jammu and Kashmir, there has been a protest against the Hijab ban in a college in Srinagar. Girl students have raised slogans against the ban on hijab.
Jun 08, 2023, 13:38 PM IST
Congress May Revoke Ban On Cow Slaughter, Hijab, Hints Karnataka Minister
Priyank Kharge has said that anti-cow slaughter bill brought by the previous Bommai government is an “impediment to the state's progress.''
Jun 07, 2023, 10:27 AM IST
Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Will the Siddaramaiah government lift the hijab ban in Karnataka?
The new Congress government in Karnataka is all set to lift the ban imposed on its government in the state. Giving this information on Wednesday, the source said that the cabinet in the new government is waiting to complete the expansion. After that the ban on hijab will be lifted.
May 25, 2023, 00:52 AM IST
Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Then all madrassas, mosques should be closed -VHP Spokesperson
The new Congress government in Karnataka is all set to lift the ban imposed on its government in the state. Giving this information on Wednesday, the source said that the cabinet in the new government is waiting to complete the expansion. After that the ban on hijab will be lifted.
May 24, 2023, 23:36 PM IST
Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Shehzad Poonawala said on return of hijab, I myself am a Muslim...
The new Congress government in Karnataka is all set to lift the ban imposed on its government in the state. Giving this information on Wednesday, the source said that the cabinet in the new government is waiting to complete the expansion. After that the ban on hijab will be lifted.
May 24, 2023, 23:22 PM IST
Siddaramaiah Govt To Soon Lift Hijab Ban In Karnataka Institutions: Report
While campaigning for the May 10 Assembly polls, the Congress, especially Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, had vehemently stated that ban on hijab and all laws made on communal basis by the previous BJP government would be withdrawn once the party assumes power in the state.
May 24, 2023, 20:52 PM IST
Karnataka Hijab Ban Row: Girls Move Supreme Court for Permission to Take Exam in Headscarf
Last year in March, the Karnataka high court dismissed the petitions filed by a section of Muslim students of the Government Pre-University Girls College in Karnataka's Udupi seeking permission to wear the hijab inside classrooms.
Feb 22, 2023, 17:12 PM IST