A German minister has refused to wear a hijab during a visit to Saudi
Arabia - saying women should have the same right to choose their
clothing as men.
Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen, was in Riyadh to meet Saudi deputy crown prince Salman Al-Saud, where she voiced her annoyance at the expectation that women cover up.
But she shunned traditional Saudi attire, opting instead for a dark blue suit.Her decision sparked anger on Twitter in Saudi Arabia, Al Bawaba reported.
Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen, was in Riyadh to meet Saudi deputy crown prince Salman Al-Saud, where she voiced her annoyance at the expectation that women cover up.
But she shunned traditional Saudi attire, opting instead for a dark blue suit.Her decision sparked anger on Twitter in Saudi Arabia, Al Bawaba reported.