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              Scarf-covered Muslim girls banned from 
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            Monday October 15, 2012 10:51:48 PM, 
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              Moscow: Several Muslim families in southern Russia have complained that 
              their daughters were not allowed to attend school wearing head 
              scarves.
 The families are from the Neftekumsk district of Stavropol in 
              southern Russia, said a spokesperson of the regional muftiat.
 
 The muftiat is concerned about the girls' academic performance, 
              the official said, as the girls have not been allowed at school 
              for two weeks.
 
 Till September, they were able to attend classes without any 
              problems.
 
 "The parents emphasise that in general, teachers do not 
              discriminate the girls on their religion. But they are following 
              the instructions of higher authorities," the spokesman said.
 
 The muftiat said this was the sixth group of parents who had 
              addressed them with such a complaint. Residents of Arzgirsk and 
              Step districts have filed a similar complaint.
 
 Muhammad Rakhimov, the mufti of Stavropol, has spoken with the 
              heads of districts, the governor and prosecutor of Stavropol to 
              help resolve the situation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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