On April 12, people around the world began observing the Islamic tradition of Ramadan, which is celebrated on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time for Muslims to reflect, fast, pray and build their relationships with God. The ninth month is believed to be when the Prophet Muhammad had a revelation about the Quran, the holy book of Islam. This revelation is commemorated through Ramadan.
On March 30, the French Senate voted in favor of banning minors from wearing hijab in public spaces. The ban proposal is part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s vision of a “separatism bill,” which, according to Amnesty International, raises “serious concerns that the law will be applied in a discriminatory way.” Since its arrival, the proposal has evoked controversy within French borders and beyond — echoing France’s previous Islamophobic legislation and colonial past.
