Muslim woman in burqa mocked at restaurant by foreign tourist; here’s what police say
Live MintA video from Dubai has been making rounds on social media and has sparked outrage in the country. Sharing the video, a woman wrote on social media platform X, “In Dubai, a non-Muslim European woman films a Gulf tourist and mocks her religion.” In Arabic, she also tags Dubai Police and calls for action. "I remember complaints from veiled Emirati women who were being fought to pave the way for the Abrahamic religion and they were being suppressed because they were committed and chose to cover their faces," another woman wrote. People need to respect cultural norms when they travel.” Another user said, “It’s disappointing to see tourists mocking traditions in such a public manner. This shouldn’t go unpunished.” Dubai Police has also responded on the post.
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