Portugal’s face veil ban leaves Muslim women fearing for their rights and safety

Portugal’s face veil ban leaves Muslim women fearing for their rights and safety Submitted by Rogger Oliveira on Thu, 10/08/2026 - 09:52 The new law, proposed by a far-right party, raises questions about women’s autonomy, religious freedom and discrimination Muslim devotees attend an outdoor special morning prayer at the start of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, at Martim Moniz Square in Lisbon, on 30 March 2025 (AFP) Off When Sofia Oliveira stopped at her local market to buy fl