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  2. Niqāb - Wikipedia

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    There are many styles of niqab and other facial veils worn by Muslim women around the world. The two most common forms are the half niqab and the gulf-style or full niqab. The half niqab is a simple length of fabric with elastic or ties and is worn around the face. This garment typically leaves the eyes and part of the forehead visible.

  3. Islamic veiling practices by country - Wikipedia

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    Two mannequins; one to the left wearing a hijab on the head and one to the right veiled in the style of a niqab.. Various styles of head coverings, most notably the khimar, hijab, chador, niqab, paranja, yashmak, tudong, shayla, safseri, carşaf, haik, dupatta, boshiya and burqa, are worn by Muslim women around the world, where the practice varies from mandatory to optional or restricted in ...

  4. Niqāb in Egypt - Wikipedia

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    The niqāb, commonly associated as a sign of Salafism and falsely as a sign of Muslim Brotherhood sympathies, still remains the centre of debates on the restriction of Islamic practices in society. While there are no official figures on how many women wear the niqāb in Egypt today, the practice has become increasingly widespread in recent ...

  5. Islamic clothing - Wikipedia

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    Muslim woman in niqab. There are some Muslim women who believe that the hijab indeed hinders their personal freedom as a woman. Another belief of some women that wear the hijab is that it could potentially "strip them of their individuality" [25] and turn them into a figurehead for their religion. Some women do not want to have to deal with ...

  6. Hijab - Wikipedia

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    The same study also reports differences among South Asian Muslim women who wear the hijab, and those who do not. For non-hijabis, they reported to have experienced more perceived discrimination when they were around other Muslims. [242] Perceived discrimination is detrimental to well-being, both mentally and physically. [38]

  7. Burqa - Wikipedia

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    It is guaranteed that individuals are allowed to wear as they wish at their private homes and at the Mosque. [105] Imam El Sadi stated his belief that banning of the niqab and the burka "offends Muslim women". [107] Elsadi said that the Malteses' attitude towards Muslim women is positive and, despite cultural clashes, they tolerate the dressing ...

  8. World Hijab Day - Wikipedia

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    World Hijab Day is an annual event founded by Nazma Khan in 2013, [1] taking place on 1 February each year in 140 countries worldwide. [2] Its stated purpose is to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab for a day and to educate and spread awareness on why hijab is worn. [3]

  9. Yashmak - Wikipedia

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    A yashmak, yashmac or yasmak (from Turkish yaşmak, "a veil" [1]) is a Turkish and Turkmen type of veil or niqāb worn by women to cover their faces in public. Today, there is almost no usage of this garment in Turkey.