Kerala school declares two-day holiday amid row over student wearing hijab
- Posted on October 13, 2025
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Kerala school declares two-day holiday amid row over student wearing hijab

A private school in Kochi closed for two days following a dispute over a student's hijab. Parents insisted their daughter wear a head covering, leading to a confrontation with school authorities. The school cited mental stress and the need for students to prepare for exams as reasons for the holiday.