Wearing the burqa is banned in Switzerland on New Year, and you will have to pay this large fine for violating the rules

A ban on women wearing burqa or any other way of covering their faces in public places has come into effect in Switzerland from today on the New Year. This law was passed in the lower house of the Swiss Parliament in 2022. In the vote held in the National Council, 151 members voted in favour of it and 29 voted against it.

On the New Year, a ban has come into effect in Switzerland on women wearing a burqa or any other way to cover their faces completely in public places. According to the information, if any woman violates this law, she will be fined up to 1000 Swiss francs i.e. 96 thousand rupees.

When was this law passed?

This law was passed in the lower house of Switzerland's Parliament in 2022. In the vote held in the National Council, 151 members voted in favour and 29 against it. The proposal was introduced by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), while the Central and Greens parties opposed it. While supporters say the move is necessary to maintain public safety and cultural values, opponents claim it is a law targeting Muslim women.

Ban in these countries of Europe too

Before Switzerland, the niqab and burqa have also been banned in France, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands and Bulgaria. In these countries, covering the face is not allowed in public places like offices, transport, restaurants and shops. According to a 2021 research by Lucerne University, the number of women wearing a burqa in Switzerland is very low. Only 30 women wear the niqab here. The Muslim community is only 5% of the total population of 86 lakh in Switzerland, most of whom

Difference between burqa, niqab and hijab

The burqa is a full-fledged garment that covers the entire body and has a mesh in front of the eyes. It is mainly prevalent in South Asia and Afghanistan. On the other hand, the niqab covers the lower part of the face and the eyes remain open. It is more prevalent in Europe and Gulf countries. The hijab covers the head, neck and ears but the face remains open.

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