There are many different Muslim veils depending on the country and style of Islam, but the main ones are the hijab, abaya, niqab and burqa. Veils are typically worn by Muslim women...
An example of ethnocentrism is believing that one’s way of traditional dress, such as wearing headscarves and hijabs, is strange or bizarre. An example of cultural relativism is wo...
Muslim women commonly wear a head cover called a hijab, which simply means “screen” or “cover” in Arabic. Mainly worn by women, a hijab is also sometimes worn by men as a symbol of...
The covering of women’s heads and bodies is part of the social system of Islam. It is one of the most important manifestations of the Islamic principles. The primary reason for the...
Afghan women wear a variety of clothing styles, though nearly all wear a hijab, or headscarf, and dress conservatively in clothing that is not form-fitting or flesh-baring. Many Af...
During its 149th meeting the Unicode Consortium approved a total of 54 new emojis, including one of a woman wearing a hijab and another of a woman breastfeeding. A total of 36 new ...
We spoke with an expert to explain the significance of the hijab and how Muslim brides can balance faith and fashion on their wedding day. Photo by Avonné Photography There is so m...
Writer Jennifer Hussein speaks to five Muslim influencers about what wearing the hijab means to them: pride in their culture, a religious commitment to God, a declaration of indepe...
Le’Jemalik is a Brooklyn-based, hijab-friendly salon that provides a safe space for Muslim women to get haircuts. To revisit this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories...
A Muslim athlete was disqualified from her 5K race after being told she was 'violating uniform rules' for wearing a hijab. We earn a commission for products purchased through some ...