In the Middle East it is common to see women wearing clothing that is unfamiliar to the Western world. In some countries it is illegal for women to appear in public without putting on certain garments. But, there is no reason why, in some countries, modest islamic clothing must be course and unattractive.
The holy book of Islam, the Qeran, tells that all people should dress modestly. Women wear a hijab, which is a veil that covers the head and front of the upper body. Once a girl reaches puberty, she has to wear it outside of her family home. If male visitors are in the house, women must wear it also.
Hijab is an Arabic word meaning veil. Al-hijab means separating the world from God, or Allah. Privacy and religious conformity are important in the Muslim world.
Some countries, Iran is one example, make it a law to wear the hijab outside the home. Another garment, the chador, is a cloak that covers the hair with a hemline that goes to the floor. In modern times, it is made of fine material to avoid the heat.
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.
Men in the Muslim culture are supposed to be covered from their naval to their knees. Clothing for men and women must fit loosely. Other countries are trying to forbid women from wearing the hijab in private and state schools. However, the women there want to continue to wear it as a form of religious expression.
Young girls do not wear the hijab until they reach puberty, in many of these cultures. The exact age is not mentioned. However, puberty is generally the acceptable standard.
In the Gaza Strip, the government began to urge women to wear hijab during the 1970s and 1980s. Those who did not were harassed in the streets. It was not illegal to go without, but very discouraged.
There is a a place where women are beaten if they are not properly covered. There are patrols watching the streets for anyone not wearing the burka. There is a religious fervor driving these strict clothing requirements.
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.
Women can find an abaya trimmed with sequins and gold. Others may have lace at the hemline. There are some made for special events that are lacy over green or black lining. They can be quite elegant.
One burka is embellished with golden embroidery and beading from the neckline to the waist. It has gold trim at the wrist and hemline. Another has a green jade sequined top. Each Muslim country has a specific dress code and these may not be acceptable in all places.
The holy book of Islam, the Qeran, tells that all people should dress modestly. Women wear a hijab, which is a veil that covers the head and front of the upper body. Once a girl reaches puberty, she has to wear it outside of her family home. If male visitors are in the house, women must wear it also.
Hijab is an Arabic word meaning veil. Al-hijab means separating the world from God, or Allah. Privacy and religious conformity are important in the Muslim world.
Some countries, Iran is one example, make it a law to wear the hijab outside the home. Another garment, the chador, is a cloak that covers the hair with a hemline that goes to the floor. In modern times, it is made of fine material to avoid the heat.
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.
Men in the Muslim culture are supposed to be covered from their naval to their knees. Clothing for men and women must fit loosely. Other countries are trying to forbid women from wearing the hijab in private and state schools. However, the women there want to continue to wear it as a form of religious expression.
Young girls do not wear the hijab until they reach puberty, in many of these cultures. The exact age is not mentioned. However, puberty is generally the acceptable standard.
In the Gaza Strip, the government began to urge women to wear hijab during the 1970s and 1980s. Those who did not were harassed in the streets. It was not illegal to go without, but very discouraged.
There is a a place where women are beaten if they are not properly covered. There are patrols watching the streets for anyone not wearing the burka. There is a religious fervor driving these strict clothing requirements.
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.
Women can find an abaya trimmed with sequins and gold. Others may have lace at the hemline. There are some made for special events that are lacy over green or black lining. They can be quite elegant.
One burka is embellished with golden embroidery and beading from the neckline to the waist. It has gold trim at the wrist and hemline. Another has a green jade sequined top. Each Muslim country has a specific dress code and these may not be acceptable in all places.
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