Fuad Gahramanli, an Azerbaijani opposition figure, sharply criticized the government of Ilham Aliyev. The reason was the ban imposed on Ali Karimli, the leader of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan (PFPA), who was unable to attend his father's funeral.
In Kabardino-Balkaria, the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (SAM) is negotiating with school administrations regarding the permissibility of wearing hijabs in educational institutions.
First Deputy Chairman of the SAM of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Khyzyr Misirov, noted that a final decision has not yet been reached. He believes that the hijab can be adapted to school uniform requirements, offering options such as long skirts or dresses with trousers.
A representative of the muftiate emphasized that a compromise is being actively sought.
"The Constitution of the Russian Federation guarantees the right to freedom of religion, while Islam prescribes a specific dress code for women. The main tenet of the religion prescribes not to stand out and not to oppose oneself to society as a whole. Islam does not require women to wear black, but it does not forbid it either. The only rule in this matter is that colors should be subdued," Misirov explained.