Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is set to install Islamic foot wash stations, known as Wudu ablution stations, in restrooms within Terminal D. The project, registered with Texas regulators on July 31, is privately funded and expected to cost approximately $300,000. Completion is anticipated by the end of the year.
The installations will include one men's and one women's ablution station in existing concourse-level restrooms. According to project details, these stations are intended to prevent water from spilling onto standard restroom floors and to protect sink counters, thereby improving safety and cleanliness.
Conservative activist Ryan Fournier commented on the project, stating that the stations are not about promoting any particular ideology but rather about practical airport management. He noted that similar low-level basins and interfaith spaces are already in place at other major U.S. airports, such as Chicago O'Hare and Indianapolis, to accommodate international travelers.
"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," 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 added that such facilities are standard infrastructure for busy travel hubs. Fox News Digital reached out to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Governor Greg Abbott's office, and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport for comment.