However, this symbol did not originate with Islam; it was adopted for the first time by the city of Byzantine (which later became Istanbul). While the Ottoman Empire ruled the Muslim world ...

According to the website, the crescent moon, or hilal, in the Jalur Gemilang symbolises “the religion of Islam as the official religion of the federation and the nation”.

barring public-sector workers from wearing religious symbols, violates their rights. By Vjosa Isai A Quebec law that critics say unjustly targets Muslim, Jewish and Sikh people will be challenged ...

Jewish and Muslim faith leaders condemned the ruling, which cited the need to preserve “neutrality.” (JTA) — Employers may forbid workers from wearing religious clothes or symbols on the job ...