Daily Archives: March 3, 2012
Jordan’s Prince Ali Urges FIFA to Lift Ban on Hijabs
Jordan's Prince Ali bin al Hussein is calling for the ruling body of football/soccer to lift its ban on hijabs, the headscarf Muslim women wear to protect their modesty. The Prince, who is the vice-president of FIFA, is in Bagshot, west of London, for an International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting where talk of allowing female football players to wear the hijab is going on.
He told Reuters back in February that “we need to give the right to (play) to everyone across the world Read more [...]
Prince Harry Begins Jubilee Tour in Belize
Friday night saw Prince Harry begin his Caribbean tour as part of marking his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee. The 27 year old Prince is visiting some parts of the Caribbean that are part of the Commonwealth, beginning with Belize. This tour marks his first official overseas visit.
Upon touchdown in Belmopan, His Royal Highness was greeted by Governor General Sir Coleville Young and Prime Minister, Dean Barrow. He then gave a speech saying he was sorry that the Queen was Read more [...]
