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France has banned overt religious symbols, including many religious head coverings, in public schools and universities or government buildings.Kosovo (since 2009),Azerbaijan (since 201), Tunisia (since 1981, partially lifted in 2011) and Turkey (gradually lifted)are the only Muslim-majority countries which have banned the hijab in public schools and universities or government buildings, while Syria banned face veils in universities from July 2010.
images of women protesting hijab in Iran
France has banned overt religious symbols, including many religious head coverings, in public schools and universities or government buildings.Kosovo (since 2009),Azerbaijan (since 201), Tunisia (since 1981, partially lifted in 2011) and Turkey (gradually lifted)are the only Muslim-majority countries which have banned the hijab in public schools and universities or government buildings, while Syria banned face veils in universities from July 2010.