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The abaya, a loose-fitting, full-length garment, has been banned from public schools in France, angering Muslim leaders and reigniting the debate over French secularism.

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A government spokesman said the long, flowing garment was "obviously" religious, "a political attack," and an act of "proselytizing."

French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women.

The loose-fitting, full length dresses are sometimes worn by Muslim women. The education minister stressed the religion of school pupils should not be identified at sight.

The move comes as France’s interior minister tells a French newspaper it is ‘quite probable’ Marine Le Pen will win the next presidency.

Europe News: Gabriel Attal told TF1 television, "Wearing abayas in schools will no longer be permitted." He affirmed that he would establish "clear regulations at

France's Education and Youth Minister Gabriel Attal said abayas violate the secular laws in education.

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