Burkini-Clad Holidaymakers Told Islamic Swimwear ‘Not Acceptable to Portuguese Culture’
by Victoria Friedman British holiday makers wearing burkinis left a swimming pool after being told the Islamic swimwear was “not acceptable” and that they must “follow Portuguese culture”. Maryya Dean and her sister-in-law Hina claim they were told by a building security manager that they could not wear their burkinis in the swimming pool. The women were approached following complaints made by other holiday makers who share the pool at the apartment complex in Albufeira, Portugal. Ms. Dean, who was on holiday with her four children, her sister-in-law, and other relatives, told the Mirror Online: “Given my cultural background I was wearing...
by Victoria Friedman British holiday makers wearing burkinis left a swimming pool after being told the Islamic swimwear was “not acceptable” and that they must “follow Portuguese culture”. Maryya Dean and her sister-in-law Hina claim they were told by...
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