Men to keep away from fashion show for Muslim Women

Nishtha TaposhAug 3 2006

Mornington (Melbourne), which doesn't have a big Muslim community, is holding a fashion show in which only women are invited and men are not allowed to have a peek.

The show that will be showcasing leisure wear, wedding dresses and headscarves modeled by Muslim women of all ages from across Melbourne, is being organized to help foster greater understanding and cooperation among the broader community of Islamic culture.

Women of all nationalities, races and religions are being invited. The show serve as a platform to discuss women related issues in Islam.

The organizers say that if men were present it could inhibit the discussion of matters such as marriage customs and female circumcision.

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