Women-only bathing hours for French town  

 

Paris, Jun. 27, 2008 (CWNews.com) – The town of La Verpilliere, France, has set aside certain hours when the city’s swimming pool will be available for women only.

Photo of a women swimming in a “Burkini”.

The decision by officials of the small town (with a population of about 7,000) was a response to demands by local Muslim immigrants, mainly from Turkey, who object to co-ed recreational activities.

France, which today is home to 6 million Muslims, has had varied experiences with its Muslim community. Public schools in Lyon next year will begin offering a special menu for Muslim students while the city of Val d’Oise has banned Muslim mothers wearing veils from school property.

 

 

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