Dutch to introduce burqa ban at schools

Dutch smokers are flocking to a religious movement known as “The Only and Universal Smokers Church of God” following a ban on tobacco smoking indoors.
Michiel Eijsbouts, founder and “Smokelighter” of the church he founded in 2001, has insisted that the Dutch smoking ban in place does not apply to members of his church under national and European human rights legislation.
The mosque in the Amsterdam suburb of Slotervaart wants to offer young people an alternative. Dutch will be the language used in the mosque, also for sermons, says Mr Cheppih. Plus, the form of Islam will be free of cultural influences from other countries.
The capital’s police authority reckons the new translation, designed to be accessible to the general Dutch public, will give officers more insight into Islam.