Thread: Police gear set up a bit od?

Originally Posted by Tussock

I picked up the habit of carrying a shemagh in my field kit from a forum member. On the Sudan/Ethiopia border one of the Christian boys came over and told me it was not polite, as it indicated I was Muslim and non-Muslims wearing/carrying symbols of Islam was insulting.

I wonder if she has heard of the Saudi suffragettes?

Pretty common place for non muslim woman to cover their heads/shoulders when visiting culturally/spiritually significant locations. At least it has been in every one of the half a dozen or so muslim countries I have visited.