Veiling in Women: Hijab

Commonly referred to by various different names like a veil or a headscarf, a hijab used majorly by Muslim women to cover their heads, has got it origins from an Arabic word [حجاب] meaning “cover”. There are various forms of hijab, commonly known by different names, classified on the basis of their size and purpose.

Various Kind of Hijabs

Hijab: Most commonly worn by different women of Muslim faith, a hijab is a long square scarf, which covers the head and neck securely, but leaves the area of the face clear.  There are many different color hues, prints, embroidery any other kind of work in which hijabs are available in the market online. Their easy availability and trendy designs make them desirable to women all 

around, of different religions.

Shayla: A long, rectangular scarf with a higher length to width ratio, usually draped slackly around the head and then securely tucked at the shoulders. This type of scarf, mimicking hijab and al-amira, covers the head and neck securely but leaves the area of the face clear.

Khimar: Khimar is a beautiful, cape-like scarf. This long scarf is draped around the head by women and left to hang around the shoulder up to the middle of the back. A Khimar covers all three, i.e. head, neck and shoulders, though the face is left uncovered and clear.

Chador: A chador is like a longer Khimar. It covers the entire body of women, unlike Khimar which goes only up till the middle of the back, as it is longer than Khimar. A Chador, alike Khimar drapes around the head. 

Niqāb: Niqab is the type of scarf which covers the complete face of women, except for the eyes. A Niqab veils forehead, cheeks, mouth, chin and nose and is commonly worn with an accompanying Khimar or any other type of head scarf.

Burqa: Burqa is a long cloaking scarf which covers the entirety of the face and body of a woman, leaving only a screen for eyes, so that the women can see through it.

In today’s era, hijab has become more than a religious custom. Various beautiful designs for hijab are available online, in mesmerizing colors, prints, and work, making hijab get in trend and the choicest scarf for many women globally. While some women might choose not to wear hijab, but the trendiest design makes them a desirable part of the power dressing making even the modern women, who are staunch advocates of women rights, choose a veil. 

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