.... The swimming course, which was proposed by town’s Islamic Centre, will take place between January 19th and April 20th next year and is aimed at bringing women of the same faith together, Corriere della Sera reported.
Both Muslim and non-Muslims women will be allowed to join.
While the burkini is not obligatory, Muslim women are requested to wear wet suits with sleeves and knee-length shorts as well as a swimming cap. The instructors will all be female.
The proposal was welcomed by the Geas sports association in Sesto, which described the initiative as “an important moment for integration”. [The Local] Read more
