Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport will install Islamic foot wash stations, known as ablution or wudu stations, inside existing restrooms in Terminal D.

According to Fox News, documents detailing the project show it was officially registered with Texas regulators on July 31.

“Officials point to another reason for the change: travelers washing their feet in standard sinks can leave floors wet and slippery and damage restroom counters,” Fox News wrote.

“The stations are privately funded and are expected to be complete by the end of the year. Similar facilities already exist at other major U.S. airports, including Chicago O’Hare,” it added.

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It is privately funded and expected to cost around $300,000, the documents state.

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The updates aim to prevent water on standard restroom floors and protect sink counters.

Similar low-level basins and interfaith spaces already exist at other major international airport hubs across the U.S., including Chicago O’Hare.

Some conservatives were outraged online over the project plan, while others urged people to take a more measured approach, noting that the new stations are not about pushing any ideology.

“People are freaking out over foot-washing stations at DFW, but let’s look at the actual facts before jumping to conclusions. This isn’t about pushing an ideology — it’s basic airport management,” conservative activist Ryan Fournier wrote on social media.

“Safety & Plumbing: People washing their feet in standard bathroom sinks creates soaked, slippery floors and breaks the counters. Low-level wudu basins keep the restrooms dry and safe for everyone,” he continued.

“Project consists of adding Ablution stations to existing concourse level restrooms in Terminal D, one Men’s ablution station in existing men’s restroom and one Women’s ablution station in the existing women’s restroom,” the project details stated, according to the outlet.

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Terminal D handles many of DFW’s international flights. The airport already maintains interfaith chapels in each of its five terminals that are open for prayer and reflection by travelers of all faiths. Some of those spaces include related amenities.

The project was registered with state regulators on July 31 under number TABS2026026706. Airport officials have not issued a public statement beyond the formal registration details.

The installation remains limited to Terminal D under the current plans. No injuries or other incidents are associated with the project, which is still in the pre-construction phase.

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