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Ilhan Omar’s hijab is a fine tribute to religious accommodation

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Ilhan Omar’s hijab is a fine tribute to religious accommodation

Out of love and respect for the teachings of her faith, and as an outward sign of solidarity with her co-believers, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., wears a hijab — a headscarf worn by many observant Muslim women.

Out of a Western and American custom, and out of respect for the gravity of the “People’s House,” the House of Representatives has banned hats and head coverings on the floor for more than 170 years.

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