ALBAWABA The controversy surrounding the ban on abaya, a traditional Muslim dress, in French schools has ignited a heated debate over secularism, civil liberties, and the balance between religious expression and state regulations. Nearly 300 girls defied the ban by wearing abayas to school, with 67 of them steadfastly refusing to change their attire and consequently being sent home. The government's decision to prohibit abayas in schools was framed as ...