Burqa

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For the traditional coat that may be worn by men of the Caucasus region, see burka.

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A burqa (also burka or burqua) is a type of opaque veil sometimes worn in addition to a headscarf by Muslim women observing purdah.

Related Topics:
Veil - Headscarf - Muslim - Women - Purdah

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Similar to a niqab, the burqa covers the wearer's entire face except for a small region about the eyes. A full burqa or Afghan burqa is a garment that conceals the entire body. The full burqa includes a "net curtain", which also hides the wearer's eyes. A burqa is somewhat similar to the abaya often worn in Saudi Arabia, and the chador often worn in Iran. During the Taliban's reign in Afghanistan, women were required to wear a full burqa.

Related Topics:
Niqab - Eye - Garment - Abaya - Saudi Arabia - Chador - Iran - Taliban - Reign - Afghanistan

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Women in some Muslim societies or subcultures wear burqa because of exegetic interpretations of the hijab. Standards for modest dress (sartorial hijab) for Muslim women and men vary greatly depending on the cultural context.

Related Topics:
Exegetic - Hijab - Sartorial hijab

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