{"id":247,"date":"2016-01-07T23:04:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-07T23:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hanifkhan.co.uk\/en\/?p=247"},"modified":"2022-07-08T23:04:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T23:04:40","slug":"different-types-of-islamic-dress-hijab-niqab-and-burka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hanifkhan.co.uk\/en\/2016\/01\/07\/different-types-of-islamic-dress-hijab-niqab-and-burka\/","title":{"rendered":"Different types of Islamic dress, hijab, niqab and burka?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are\nlots of different types of coverings worn by Muslim women all over the \nworld, from the Middle East, to Africa, to Indonesia. \u00a0Some have many \ncolours besides the traditional black warn by many we see on TV. Some \nwear a headscarf to cover\ntheir head and hair, while others wear a burka or niqab, which also \ncovers up\ntheir face.\u00a0Headscarves are seen as a sign of\nmodesty, and a symbol of religious faith.\u00a0But how can you tell which one\n is\nwhich? Have a look below which will help you understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HIJAB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The word hijab describes the act\nof covering up generally but is often used to describe the headscarves worn by\nMuslim women. These scarves come in many styles and colours. The type most\ncommonly worn in the West covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NIQAB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The niqab is a veil for the face that\nleaves the area around the eyes clear. However, it may be worn with a separate\neye veil. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BURKA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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