# Two Muslim Women Marched Out Of Swimming Pool In French Holiday Village Because They Were Wearing Burkinis July 22, 2010 Author: Ian Sparks Source: The Daily Mail Two Muslim women were ordered out of a swimming pool in France because they were wearing 'burkinis'. They jumped into the water wearing garments that covered their entire bodies, including veils over their heads. The incident came ten days after French MPs voted to outlaw the burka in public places. See also:- [ Advocacy/Government ](/news-stories/advocacygovernment) - [ Niquab or Burqa Controversies ](/news-stories/niquab-or-burqa-controversies) - [ Islam in Europe ](/news-stories/islam-europe) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) - [ International ](/tags/international) - [ Women ](/tags/women) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)