The word hijab describes the act of covering up generally ... It is worn with an accompanying headscarf. The burka is the most concealing of all Islamic veils. It is a one-piece veil that covers ...

The hijab is typically a scarf that covers the hair ... and sometimes with a separate transparent eye veil. The burka is the most concealing - covering the entire face and body, leaving just ...

the burqa or burka, which covers the entire body, leaving only a mesh screen to look through; the niqab, a veil for the face which leaves only the eyes clear; and the hijab, a scarf which covers ...

Whether a simple headscarf or a head-to-toe cover such as the chaddor or burka, Muslim women’s covered dress has ... For many women, wearing the hijab in the Muslim world today is not the continuation ...

Afghan journalists fear country going dark as Taliban bans images of ‘living things’ - Extreme restrictions on media workers ...

Today, Wednesday, June 26, the Bombay High Court (HC) refused to interfere in a decision taken by a city-based college to impose a ban on the hijab, burka and naqab on its premises.

ONE of my friends mentions that she used to wear a burqa and hijab, but her clothing choices were influenced not by her own ...

Historically, in times of external threats, women’s bodies have been at the centre as the most contended element of the ...

The Islamic veil across Europe Why some Muslim women wear the veil What's the difference between a hijab, niqab and burka? "We are making the decision... to not market this product in France at ...

For instance, it is perfectly appropriate for someone to wear a headscarf (hijab, niqab or burka), turban, skullcap or other customary religious headdress in place of the academic cap (or, in some ...

Labor senator has revealed “Australia’s Voice” but says she has not set key policies or secured donors and candidates.

Voters at polling booths will be identified as per election rules but with due respect to their cultural values, Chief ...