Why Is Mufti Day Offensive?

It's because 'mufti' is an Arabic word that is used to describe a Muslim scholar of high standing. The school has since said it will use the term 'kakahu kainga' instead and avoid the word that has been associated with 'degradation and racism', according to the New Zealand Herald.

Why is the word mufti offensive?

A school has renamed its 'mufti day' to 'be yourself day' after concerns the colloquial use of the Arabic word was culturally insensitive. ... After months of consideration the college's Principal and executive group voted to ditch the Arabic word for good, deciding it could be offensive to staff and students.

What is wrong with Mufti?

Upper Hutt school renames mufti day 'be yourself day' after students worry it's culturally insensitive. An Upper Hutt secondary school has renamed its no uniform "mufti" day "be yourself day" after concerns the colloquial use of the Arabic word was culturally insensitive.