15 October 2009

Teachers upset at Muslim woman who doesn't shake hands

The appointment of an employee who does not shake hands with men due to her beliefs, is causing resentment among some teachers in the School for Journalism in Utrecht. The person in question has been working since September in an administrative position.

In an email to the teachers she said that she does not shake hands with men, but will greet these colleagues with a hand on her heart. The Muslim woman wanted in this way to prevent annoying situation when getting to know people. [Islam in Europe] Read more