Mon, May 22, 2006 - Page 6 News List

Draft law on Islamic dress raises concerns

STEP BACKWARD? Despite his tough rhetoric, Iranian President Ahmadinejad hasnt reversed social reforms. That may change with a draft law encouraging Islamic dress

AP , TEHRAN

State media and the Culture Ministry would be mandated to promote Islamic dress and discourage clothing "that does not conform with Iranian-Islamic culture."

It also would give economic incentives, including bank loans, to producers making Islamic-style clothing.

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