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Muslim scholar wins prestigious Grawemeyer Award
By Omar Sacirbey — November 30, 2012
(RNS) For the first time, a female Muslim scholar has won the prestigious Grawemeyer award. By Omar Sacirbey.
Muslim woman files suit against Disney over headscarf dispute
By David Finnigan — August 14, 2012
LOS ANGELES (RNS) The ACLU is suing The Walt Disney Co. on behalf of a Muslim woman who claims the company discriminated against her by not allowing her to wear a headscarf while working in a Disney restaurant in Anaheim. By David Finnigan.
Soccer group agrees to test hijabs for female players
By Tracy Gordon — March 5, 2012
(RNS) Muslim women soccer players are celebrating a decision by the International Football Association Board to allow them to test special hijabs that will allow them to play while observing their religious beliefs. By Omar Sacirbey.
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