“Today, the figure-obscuring dress code known as hijab remains the Revolution's most visible and enduring legacy.”

“I got my abaya and hijab out of my bag, putting them on before I left the plane as I'd been advised.”

“A High Court today ruled in favour of Denbeigh High School which already allows pupils to wear shalwar kameez and hijab as uniform.”

“It appears to ban headgear, such as turbans, kippahs, hijabs, niqabs and other such clothing, as they indicate a religious affiliation.”

“At one level, there is something illiberal about the French law banning conspicuous religious symbols, be they hijabs, kippas or crosses, from public schools.”

“Fifa had previously banned hijabs because of fears raised about choking.”