Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport will install Islamic foot-wash stations, known as ablution or wudu stations, inside existing restrooms in Terminal D.
Documents show the project was officially registered with Texas regulators on July 31. Officials point to a practical reason for the change: travelers washing their feet in standard sinks can leave floors wet and slippery and damage restroom counters.
The stations are privately funded and expected to be completed by year-end. Similar facilities already exist at other major U.S. airports, including Chicago O’Hare. Project documents state the installation is estimated to cost around $300,000. These updates aim to prevent water accumulation on restroom floors and protect sink counters.
Low-level basins for ablution are part of a broader trend of interfaith spaces at major international airports across the U.S. 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.
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. Installation remains limited to Terminal D under current plans, with no injuries or incidents associated with the project, which is still in the pre-construction phase.
Conservative activist Ryan Fournier noted: “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.”
He added: “Safety & Plumbing: People washing their feet in standard bathroom sinks creates soaked, slippery floors and breaks counters. Low-level wudu basins keep restrooms dry and safe for everyone.”
