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In Saudi Arabia, Fatwa Bans Caps At Academic Commencement Ceremonies

Saudi mufti Dr. Muhammad bin Abd Allah Al-Habdan, who oversees the Saudi website islamlight.net, has issued a fatwa banning Muslims from wearing the traditional caps customary in the West when receiving diplomas at academic commencement ceremonies, so that they will not be like infidels.

Source: Islamlight.net, July 13, 2008

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