burkini

A French city approved burkinis in its pools. Then the backlash came

6:15pm June 19, 2022

by Eleanor Beardsley

The city of Grenoble's move to allow the full body-covering swimsuit for Islamic women has sparked a legal battle. Activists say it's a matter of civil — and women's — rights.

Somali American and Muslim model Halima Aden wears a burkini for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue, sparking both praise and criticism on social media.

Halima Aden Is First To Wear A Burkini In 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue

1:21pm May 08, 2019

The Somali American model was also the first to wear a burkini in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2016. Find out more about the garment — and the controversies it has sparked.

Halima Aden wore a navy blue, embroidered burkini — a full-body bathing suit — during the swimsuit competition.

The Beauty Pageant Contestant Wore A Burkini

7:43pm November 29, 2016

by Riham Feshir

And a hijab, too. She wanted to be true to her Muslim values as she competed in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant.

World News

Beach Season Winds Down, But Burkini Debate Rages On In France

3:49pm September 07, 2016

by Eleanor Beardsley

The full-body swimsuit is now part of the French presidential campaign. Former President Nicolas Sarkozy, who supports the burkini bans, is making "national identity" key to his re-election message.

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Burkini bans in France have sparked international outrage. In London, people recently held a "Wear what you want beach party" outside France's embassy.

Top French Court Suspends Riviera Town's Burkini Ban

6:02pm August 26, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

France's Council of State said the town of Villeneuve-Loubet breached several "fundamental freedoms" by forbidding the swimwear on its beaches. Some 30 towns have instituted such bans this summer.

Health & Safety

The Burkini: A Closer Look At The Swimwear That's Making Headlines

1:20pm August 26, 2016

by Alison Baitz

This has definitely been the summer of the burkini. Here's some background on the swimwear that's launched a worldwide debate.

The French Riviera city of Cannes has banned a full-body swimsuit called a burkini designed with Muslim women in mind.

World News

French Riviera City Bans Specialty Swimsuit For Muslim Women

5:03pm August 12, 2016

by Jason Slotkin

Cannes, a major summer destination, has banned a women's swimsuit designed around Islamic ideas of modesty. The city's mayor calls the burkini "the symbol of Islamist extremism."