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96% of Azerbaijan’s population is Muslim, so why are hijab-wearing girls being turned away from schools?

Published on: Tuesday 13 October 2026

96% of Azerbaijan’s population is Muslim, so why are hijab-wearing girls being turned away from schools? Around 96% of Azerbaijan’s population identifies as Muslim, yet revised school uniform rules have triggered protests after hijab-wearing girls were reportedly denied entry to classrooms.


News source: https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/96-of-azerbaijan-s-population-is-muslim-so-why-are-hijab-wearing-girls-being-turned-away-from-schools-article-14051198.html

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