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  • Girl Scouts To Award Muslim Badge To Any Girl Who Gets Married Before Age 8

    08/27/2026 12:22:07 PM PDT · by dayglored · 15 replies
    The Bee ^ | Aug 26, 2026 | The Bee
    U.S. — The Girl Scouts of America, in cooperation with the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn, MI, unveiled a new Muslim badge girls could earn by getting married before the age of 8. Because of the strict age requirement, the Muslim badge can only be earned by Daisies and Brownies. Other program levels are ineligible for the coveted new badge. GSUSA President Telva McGruder said, "Islamophobia is a growing problem, and we want to do our part to teach our Girl Scouts about what it really means to be tolerant, which is why we will be offering a...