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  2. 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 ...

  3. Burqa by country - Wikipedia

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    A group of Moroccan women wearing headscarves and veils. In Morocco, the headscarf is not forbidden by law, and women are free to choose to wear one. The headscarf is more frequent in the northern regions, small to medium cities and rural regions. As it is not totally widespread, wearing a hijab is considered rather a religious decision.

  4. Niqāb - Wikipedia

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    The hijab of Muslim women, including the niqab and covering a woman’s face in front of strangers, has not been a subject of controversy among Muslims historically. Rather, it is a matter that is taken for granted and is known in the Muslim environment. Recently, a discussion has emerged among Muslims regarding the obligation to cover the face.

  5. Hijab - Wikipedia

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    The discrimination hijab-wearing Muslim women face goes beyond affecting their work experience; it also interferes with their decision to uphold religious obligations. As a result, hijab-wearing Muslim women in the United States have worries regarding their ability to follow their religion, because it might mean they are rejected employment. [237]

  6. 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 ...

  7. Sculpture celebrating women who wear hijab to be installed - AOL

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  8. Muslim In America - The Huffington Post

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    The following animated videos depict the experiences of nine Muslim Americans from across the country who differ in heritage, age, gender and occupation. Relaying short anecdotes representative of their everyday lives, these Muslim Americans demonstrate both the adversities and blessings of Muslim American life.

  9. Why are women burning their hijabs in protest in Iran? - AOL

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    At the end of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Iran’s authorities imposed a dress code that required all women to wear what they deemed as “proper” clothing. This included a headscarf and ...