Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Ensuring dignity and inclusivity in the workplace is vital for a diverse nation like Sri Lanka. Among the issues calling for thoughtful consideration is the request for Muslim female nurses to be permitted a Shariah-compliant uniform within the state health sector.
In Islam, it is obligatory for women to cover their bodies except for the hands and face. The current standard nursing uniform, however, does not fully meet these religious requirements. A formal appeal has therefore been made to the relevant authorities to introduce modest modifications that would allow Muslim nurses to wear a headscarf, long-sleeved blouse, and either full-length trousers or a longer skirt paired with stockings-changes that are modest, sim...