Definition of niqab
: a veil for covering the hair and face except for the eyes that is worn by some Muslim women
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But supporters of religious freedom argue that the act of wearing the burqa or niqab should be a right guaranteed to women.
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In recent years, the area has been transformed into a little South Asia, with a mosque and a large halal grocery store, where women in abayas and niqabs shop for Medina dates and Afghani naan.
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Many Saudi women in conservative places like Qassim still wear face-covering veils called niqabs.
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In a number of countries, including France, Germany, and Denmark, the niqab and burqa — religious coverings worn by some practicing Muslim women — are partially or totally banned.
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Denmark became the latest European country to ban full-face veils on Thursday, effectively outlawing the burqa and niqab worn by some Muslim women.
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According to Reuters, 200 to 400 women wear burqas or niqab in the Netherlands.
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Last month, Denmark’s parliament passed a law banning Muslim women from wearing burqas and niqabs in public buildings, starting in August.
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Women dress strictly in black, and virtually all wear face-covering veils, known as niqabs.
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Origin and Etymology of niqab
Arabic niqāb
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