Muslim community want women-only swimming sessions

Thursday, May 24th, 2018

Permanent, women-only swimming sessions have been requested in a submission to the city’s council by members of the Islamic community keen to hit the water.

It’s a way of embracing the New Zealand lifestyle while adhering to religious requirements that prevent men seeing their bodies, Esra Qatarneh said. Continue reading

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