Women living in the Middle East commonly wear clothing that is modest. In some of the more restrictive countries, women are legally required to be fully-covered by an abaya in public. But, in some of the Islamic countries, modest islamic clothing is pretty and trimmed in bright colors.
It is the Islamic holy book, the Qeran, that directs both men and women to dress in a modest way. For women, the hijab is a veil that covers the head and chest. Each Muslim woman beyond the age of puberty must wear this outside of the home. It is also worn if non-family members who are male, are visiting in the home.
The word hijab means veil in Arabic. When it refers to separating men and women in public, it is Al-hijab, which means to separate the world from Allah or God. It is a matter of both privacy and religious conformity in the Muslim world.
In some places, Iran for example it is against the law for a woman to go out in public without wearing the hijab. The chador is a loose cape type garment that has a hemline at the floor level. These are made of thin fabric to allow for more air to circulate and keep one cool.
Even more heavy garments are worn in some countries. Among the Taliban, women must wear a burka. It is a full-length cloak that covers the face as well. The only part of the woman that is visible, is the eyes.
There are rules for the men as well. They are required to be covered from the waist to the knees. Both genders must wear clothing that is loose. In one place the hijab is discouraged in private and state schools. Still, there are women who insist on wearing them as a sign of their religion.
There are different ages for girls to start wearing hijab in different countries. The general rule is at puberty. But, an exact age is not stated.
In the 1970s and 1980s, women in Gaza were being urged to start wearing hijab. This is the full covering. Women were coerced into accepting this restrictive dress code. As the government tried to force the change, women who did not conform were harassed.
There is one country where a woman can be beaten for not wearing a burka. Older women act as clothing police moving up and down streets to check other women. A certain fanatic streak seems to be in effect.
Currently, there is no need for the abaya to be drab and unadorned. There are many that are quite fashionable. But, they still cover the arms to the wrists, are floor length and the head is still covered.
One abaya is trimmed in gold with a gold sequined bodice and lace around the hem. This is obviously for special occasions. Another is made of white lace and lined in black with full sleeves.
One black burqa is shown with gold embroidery from neckline to below the bust and gold trim at the wrist. Another, an abaya, has a green sequined bodice that is somewhat fitted. The various countries and cultures all have their own rules for the dress code for women.
It is the Islamic holy book, the Qeran, that directs both men and women to dress in a modest way. For women, the hijab is a veil that covers the head and chest. Each Muslim woman beyond the age of puberty must wear this outside of the home. It is also worn if non-family members who are male, are visiting in the home.
The word hijab means veil in Arabic. When it refers to separating men and women in public, it is Al-hijab, which means to separate the world from Allah or God. It is a matter of both privacy and religious conformity in the Muslim world.
In some places, Iran for example it is against the law for a woman to go out in public without wearing the hijab. The chador is a loose cape type garment that has a hemline at the floor level. These are made of thin fabric to allow for more air to circulate and keep one cool.
Even more heavy garments are worn in some countries. Among the Taliban, women must wear a burka. It is a full-length cloak that covers the face as well. The only part of the woman that is visible, is the eyes.
There are rules for the men as well. They are required to be covered from the waist to the knees. Both genders must wear clothing that is loose. In one place the hijab is discouraged in private and state schools. Still, there are women who insist on wearing them as a sign of their religion.
There are different ages for girls to start wearing hijab in different countries. The general rule is at puberty. But, an exact age is not stated.
In the 1970s and 1980s, women in Gaza were being urged to start wearing hijab. This is the full covering. Women were coerced into accepting this restrictive dress code. As the government tried to force the change, women who did not conform were harassed.
There is one country where a woman can be beaten for not wearing a burka. Older women act as clothing police moving up and down streets to check other women. A certain fanatic streak seems to be in effect.
Currently, there is no need for the abaya to be drab and unadorned. There are many that are quite fashionable. But, they still cover the arms to the wrists, are floor length and the head is still covered.
One abaya is trimmed in gold with a gold sequined bodice and lace around the hem. This is obviously for special occasions. Another is made of white lace and lined in black with full sleeves.
One black burqa is shown with gold embroidery from neckline to below the bust and gold trim at the wrist. Another, an abaya, has a green sequined bodice that is somewhat fitted. The various countries and cultures all have their own rules for the dress code for women.
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