During this time, wearing a face veil was described as "a national Egyptian dress for upper-class women" and it was called al-habara. [3] It consisted of a full-length skirt, a head cover, and al …

In the western desert of Egypt, Berber women living in Bedouin societies sometimes wear masks or veils called niqab. The veils serve multiple functions, including protecting the women’s face …

Like the Afghan chaadaree in this gallery, the head scarf or face veil can help a woman accomplish hijab, or “sanctity, reserve, and privacy,” but it also communicates many other …

2023年4月19日 · The veil, as a symbol of religion and not tradition, began to gain growing popularity again in Egypt by the 1970s, after the country’s 1967 defeat by Israel. With many …

2013年11月25日 · According to the opinion of the majority of scholars, wearing the niqab (face veil) is a custom and not part of religion or adornment. This is based on the fact that the entire …

2024年1月14日 · The face veils they decorate were made of black crinkly silk, lace, or crocheted cloth, produced in Mahallah Al Kubrah now located in the city of Cairo. The veils were even …

2022年11月16日 · Wearing the veil became a symbol of social rank and a wealthy lifestyle. The wearing of the veil continued to grow in predominantly Muslim countries as it declined in …

Under Arab influences in the region, face veils made to cover the front of the face were introduced. Egypt, as a crossroad of cultures shows a congregate of both styles; both face …

2007年11月18日 · What about the face? Sometimes the hijab constitutes a long, flowing veil that extends all the way down to the waist. It may simply be loose clothing that covers the arms …

2013年7月22日 · What is the Islamic ruling for women covering their faces (niqab)? There are two distinctions that need to be made before answering the question. The head covering (hijab) is …