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Military School Denies Muslim’s Request to Wear Headscarf

ABC Columbia Site Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Citadel military school in South Carolina has denied a request by a newly admitted student to wear a traditional Muslim headscarf. The Citadel said last month it was considering the woman’s request to wear the head covering known as a hijab. But college president retired Lt. Gen John Rosa said in a statement Tuesday that…
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Cadet Would Like to Wear Hijab

ABC Columbia Site Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The Citadel is considering a request from a new student that the military school’s longstanding uniform requirements be tweaked to allow her to wear a traditional Muslim headscarf. Citadel spokeswoman Kim Keelor said Friday the incoming freshman who has been accepted for this year’s class has asked to be allowed to wear a head covering. A…