Over 55% Muslim students in New York face bullying due to their faith: survey

A recent study conducted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in New York has revealed alarming statistics on the bullying and harassment faced by Muslim students in the state.

The study was based on a survey of 500 Muslim students, with 91.7% attending public schools, 4.6% attending charter schools, and 3.8% attending non-Islamic private schools.

Almost 58.2 percent of Muslim students reported being bullied at school by their peers because of their faith. 

44.7% of students who wear a hijab reported experiencing their scarf being tugged, pulled, or offensively touched by another student, the survey revealed.

The survey, "Feeling The Hate In Our Schools," also found that 64 percent of students have witnessed a Muslim student at school being bullied by another student. 

Nearly 65 percent of students have seen their school make offensive comments or posts about Islam or Muslims online. 

The study highlighted a lack of reporting, with many students not feeling it necessary to report incidents, believing it wouldn't make a difference.

The CAIR report noted a surge in anti-Muslim sentiment in New York City, particularly after Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

The report also highlighted the challenges faced by students who speak out on Palestine, with 32 percent reporting being silenced for voicing their opinions.