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Veiling and the Hijab
Whether a simple headscarf or a head-to-toe cover such as the chaddor or burka, Muslim women’s covered dress has meaning for many far beyond its simple use as clothing. Those who advocate “Islamic ...
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Iran VP says government put off enforcing strict dress code
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday his government had put off enforcing the country's strict Islamic dress code in order "not to put women under pressure". Covering the neck ...
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Kyrgyzstan Bans Islamic Niqab As Critics Warn It Could Alienate Some Women
Kyrgyzstan has outlawed the all-covering Islamic niqab. Authorities insists the ban does not extend to the hijab, the Islamic ...
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What was early Islamic clothing like?
In the early Islamic civilisation, it was traditional to dress modestly and cover the body. It was disrespectful if your clothing trailed on the ground or if under garments were past the ankle in ...
NDTV20d
"Not To Put Women Under Pressure": Iran On Not Enforcing Strict Dress Code
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday his government had put off enforcing the country's strict Islamic dress code in order "not to put women under pressure". Covering the ...
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Iran VP says govt put off enforcing strict dress code
Iranian Vice President, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said on Wednesday his government had put off enforcing the country's strict Islamic dress code in order "not to put women under pressure". Covering ...
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Iran VP says government put off enforcing strict dress code
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) – Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Wednesday his government had put off enforcing the country's strict Islamic dress code in order "not to put women ...