Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan has officially banned the Islamic niqab, a garment that covers the body and face except for the eyes, effective February 1, Radio Free Europe reported. The new law imposes a fine of 20,000 som (approximately $230) on women wearing…

Kyrgyzstan is hosting a national Holy Quran memorization contest for girls, with 270 contestants participating in the preliminary rounds. The competition spans seven provinces and two cities, in which participants compete in four categories: memorizing the entire Quran, 20 Juzes,…