Islamic principal says reports untrue

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published April 24, 2015

The principal of Al-Taqwa College has denied claims girls aren't allowed to participate in running events because it may cause them to lose their virginity or become infertile.

MELBOURNE, April 23 - Omar Hallak said all students at the Islamic college in Melbourne's west are able to participate in ...

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