Syria Sets New Dress Rules for Beaches and Swimming Pools

Post by : Bandanpreet Kaur

Syria's new government, which is now led by Islamist groups, has made a new rule about what people can wear at public beaches and swimming pools. This is the first time that such clothing rules have been shared by the new rulers since President Bashar al-Assad was removed from power in December.

According to this new rule, women must wear burkinis or swimsuits that cover most of the body when visiting public beaches and swimming pools. This rule is part of a larger order released on June 9. The order also includes summer safety tips like not staying too long in the sun and watching out for jellyfish.

The rule says that people should wear "appropriate swimwear" that respects public decency and the feelings of all parts of society. It asks women to wear more modest swimsuits, like burkinis or other clothes that cover the body. When moving around the beach or pool areas, women should also wear a loose robe or cover-up.

Men also have some dress rules. They should wear shirts when they are not swimming. They are not allowed to walk around bare-chested in places like hotel lobbies or restaurants.

Outside swimming and beach areas, people are encouraged to wear loose clothes that cover their shoulders and knees. The rule also says to avoid clothes that are very tight or see-through.

However, the rule is different for luxury places. Hotels with four stars or more, and private beaches, pools, and clubs, are allowed to let people wear Western-style swimsuits. But even in those places, the swimwear should still follow good manners and taste.

In the past, under the Assad family, Syria followed a more secular way of governing. There were no official clothing rules like this, although many people still dressed modestly because of cultural norms.

After Islamist rebels took over the government, some flyers appeared in public asking women to dress more modestly. But this is the first official rule about beachwear from the new government.

Earlier this year, a temporary constitution was passed that gave more importance to Islamic law, or Sharia. The current Interim President, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, who once led an Al-Qaeda group, has not clearly said whether Syria will fully follow Sharia law. He said this is a decision that experts should make.

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