A Muslim pupil has lost their high court appeal against Michaela community school in Brent, north-west London, over its ban on prayer rituals. The pupil had claimed the ban was discriminatory and breached her right to religious freedom.
We would like to hear from Muslims in the UK about their experiences of prayer when they were at school. We’re particularly interested in hearing from Muslims aged 18 or over who were able to pray at school in the UK and parents who are comfortable with sharing their children’s experiences.
Were you allowed to pray at school and was it made accessible to do so? What impact did this have on your wellbeing and education?
You can tell us your experiences of prayer in school using this form.
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Share your experience
You can tell us your experiences of prayer in school using this form.
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