Burkas and Niqabs banned at Moratuwa University
MONDAY DECEMBER 02, 2013
The Moratuwa University has declined a request by two Muslim female undergraduates, to wear their face veils (Niqab) within the university premises, officials say.
According to University Vice Chancellor Prof. Ananda Jayawardane, two undergraduates have asked for permission a few months back to wear face veils within the university premises and subsequently the matter has been referred to the Resident and Disciplinary Committee, and the university’s senate.
Pointing out that this is the first time we received such a request, Prof.Jayawardane said that the said that easy identification of students was needed to ensure safety and discipline within the university premises.
He further said that they are allowing the students to wear headscarves and that this was a decision agreed upon by all the academics including the Muslim members of the staff.
Prof. Jayawardane said there was no such issue at all at the university over this matter.
Prof. Jayawardane said there was no such issue at all at the university over this matter.
