I am a univesity student in the U.S, and I wanted to study abroad in France to learn French. However, I am a Muslim, and with the whole no freedom of religion since 2003 or 2004 I heard I can't practice my religion (like wear my scraf), so has it changed or does it only applies to residents/citizens.
2007-10-01 16:40:10 · 5 answers · asked by From FarAway 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There was a row about head scarves in schools a while back that's all. You can practice your religion just fine whether you are resident or not.
NB schools means age 5-18, not university.
2007-10-01 16:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by Twilight 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In France, it is prohibited to wear the hijab to government run schools. This I know for a fact, as for private schools, I'm not sure. You could practice Islam, as in praying and fasting, except in the area of the hijab.
But yes, it still applies. I suggest choosing to study abroad in another country. Why give your money those who are prejudiced against us?
2007-10-01 16:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Independence_Individuality 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The french education system does not allow any religious symbolism.
If you go to another country you have to abide by their laws.
2007-10-01 18:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its hard to believe that france, which prides itself in being "liberal", would discriminate against you like that. you should be able to go there and wear whatever you want to your classes. after all, everybody else can.
2007-10-01 16:55:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you can't wear your scarf but you can still pray and stuff
2007-10-01 16:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋