Hayrünnisa Gül

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Hayrünnisa Gül, or sometimes Hayrunnisa Gul, is the wife of President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gül. They have two sons and one daughter.[1]

She has attracted controversy by wearing a hijab, seen by some as a symbol of political Islam. She is the first hijab-wearing wife of a president in Turkey's modern history.[2] Her wearing of a headscarf led her to be refused enrolment on a course at Ankara University[1], and brought controversy to the state visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Turkey in May 2008.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Hayrünnisa Gül: The next first lady. Today's Zaman. Retrieved on 2008-05-14.
  2. ^ Hayrunnisa Gul commissions stylish hijab. The Brunei Times. Retrieved on 2008-05-14.
  3. ^ Scarf row may eclipse royal visit. The Press Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-14.


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