Minister of endowments and the Islamic affairs in Saudi Arabia: preventing the Islamic veil - contradicts with the liberties

Abdullah al-Turki, Saudi Arabia's minister of endowments, Islamic affairs, and guidance, stated in declarations today that the talk of preventing Islamic girls from wearing the Islamic veil in French schools, is in contradiction with the individual's freedom in France, adding that the veil does not violate French law.

He urged Moslems in France to explain to French officials what is important concerning their religious affairs.