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.

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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.

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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.

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Veil: :This article is concerned with the article of clothing. For other uses see veil (disambiguation)....

Headscarf: :For other uses, see headgear....

Muslim: A Muslim (Arabic: ????) is an adherent of Islam. Literally, the word means someone who has submitted him or herself to God....