View One: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,539864,00.html
In Britain, swimming pools have begun to create special Muslim swim sessions for all swimmers, including non-Muslims. During these sessions swimmers are required to dress in full dress code required by Islamic custom, if they fail to wear the correct attire they are banned from entering the pool. Some were angered by the creation of these sessions claiming they put a strain on the Muslim and non-Muslim relationship. However, a British lawmaker stated they showed an appreciation for certain religious groups.
View Two: http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Opinions/20-Aug-2009/Muslim-women--barred-from-wearing-burqini
The Italian anti-immigration mayor banned Muslim women from wearing the burqini (full body concealing swimsuit). He said, "The sight of a 'masked woman' could disturb small children" and also mentioned it was unhygienic. Even though Europe is home to one of the biggest Muslim minority community, the head-to-toe covering and veil isn't welcome in some countries such as France and Northern Italy.
From these two articles I can see that the British are obviously more accepting of the many religions and have more respect for their different cultures, by creating the separate swim sessions. The article from the Pakistan news source brought attention to the reasons burqinis were banned, possibly hoping to inform readers of their absurd and unreliable reasons for them.
In Britain, swimming pools have begun to create special Muslim swim sessions for all swimmers, including non-Muslims. During these sessions swimmers are required to dress in full dress code required by Islamic custom, if they fail to wear the correct attire they are banned from entering the pool. Some were angered by the creation of these sessions claiming they put a strain on the Muslim and non-Muslim relationship. However, a British lawmaker stated they showed an appreciation for certain religious groups.
View Two: http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Opinions/20-Aug-2009/Muslim-women--barred-from-wearing-burqini
The Italian anti-immigration mayor banned Muslim women from wearing the burqini (full body concealing swimsuit). He said, "The sight of a 'masked woman' could disturb small children" and also mentioned it was unhygienic. Even though Europe is home to one of the biggest Muslim minority community, the head-to-toe covering and veil isn't welcome in some countries such as France and Northern Italy.
From these two articles I can see that the British are obviously more accepting of the many religions and have more respect for their different cultures, by creating the separate swim sessions. The article from the Pakistan news source brought attention to the reasons burqinis were banned, possibly hoping to inform readers of their absurd and unreliable reasons for them.
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