All around the world there are lots of different kinds of coverings worn by women from the Muslim community to cover their head, hair and face. A headscarf is worn to cover the head while a naqab covers the face and the burqa conceals the whole body. There is a lot of debate over different kinds of veils. For some it is a part of religious faith while others see it as a symbol of oppression.
Today, we will look at the different kinds of headscarves worn across the globe
Burqa: The burqa is the most common and most covering of all Islamic veils. It is a one-piece cloth that covers a person from head to toe.
Naqab: The naqab is another type of face cover which just leaves the area around the eyes clear. It is often worn with a headscarf.
Hijab: This one covers the head and neck and the face remains uncovered.
Chador: Common in Iran, a chador is essentially a full-body cloak.
Khimar: The khimar is a veil that is worn over the hair and flows along the neck and shoulders. The face is not under the veil.
Shayla: The shayla is often wrapped around the head and held together by pins. It is kind of like a half-naqab which doesn’t cover the face.
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