FEZ AND ROBES
AGITATION IN EGYPT ! AFGHAN KING'S OPINION WESTERN DKESS BETTER (United Press Association. —Copyright.) (Received 7th January, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, 6th January. The "Daily Telegraph's" Alexandria correspondent says that fuel has been added to the flro of the burning question of headgear, which is at present agitating Egypt, by'a pronouncement of King Amanulla, of Afghanistan, before his departure for Italy. King Amanulla soundly condemned the- tarbush, but for different reasons from that of the Egyptian doctors, who declare that it is unhygienic and unsuitable for a hot climate. The King's argument was that the fez has no relation to religion, and is in nowise a symbol of Islam. Ho also condemned flowing robes for the surprising reason that they arouso the contempt of foreigners for natives of eastern countries. His remarks are warmly-approved by students belonging to the sheiks' training centre who went on strike a year ago because the authoriitea refused them permission to wear hats and lounge suits instead of turbans and robes.
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 5, 7 January 1928, Page 13
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167FEZ AND ROBES Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 5, 7 January 1928, Page 13
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