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  • Muslims, Police Scuffle at Rye Playland Over Amusement Park’s Head Scarf Ban; 15 Arrests Made

    09/01/2011 8:25:25 AM PDT · by lbryce · 18 replies · 1+ views
    Daily News ^ | August 31, 2011 | Staff
    Rye Playland was shut down Tuesday after cops scuffled with Muslims upset that women wearing head scarves were barred from the rides, witnesses said. Fifteen people, including three women, were charged with disorderly conduct and assault in the chaos, authorities said. The Westchester County park was packed with Muslims celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr - the holiday marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. One woman, Entisai Ali, began arguing with cops over the amusement park's head scarf, or hijab, rule, said Dena Meawad, 18, of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. The ban, which is not Muslim specific, was imposed about 3...