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  Hijab What is the hijab? The word hijab describes the act of covering up generally but is often used to describe the headscarves worn by Muslim women. These scarves come in many styles and colours. The type most commonly worn in the West covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/24118241 The word hijab is a general term for modest Muslim dress and also applies to scarves that cover the hair. This type of scarf is the head covering worn most commonly in the West and covers the head and neck – but leaves the face uncovered. On February 1 it is World Hijab Day - an annual event that asks people across the globe and of all faiths to wear a hijab for a day in solidarity with Muslim women worldwide. The even is in its fifth year and aims to “create a more peaceful world where global citizens respect each other.” The day particularly focuses on “fighting bigotry, discrimination, and prejudice against Muslim women...

  Niqab What is the Niqab? The niqab is a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear. However, it may be worn with a separate eye veil. It is worn with an accompanying headscarf. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/24118241 The niqab is mainly worn by women in Arab countries, but some Muslim women from Western countries also choose to wear it The niqab is a head covering and scarf that conceals the face - but leaves the eyes exposed. The covering usually flows down to the mid-back and may carry on down to the mid-chest at the front. https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/2636321/hijab-niqab-burka-what-is-the-difference/ Niqab is different from hijab . Hijab refers to covering everything except the hands and face. Niqab is the term used to refer to the piece of cloth which covers the face and women who wear it usually cover their hands also. It is worn by many Muslim women across Saudi Arabia and the Indian subcontinent and is worn by ...

  Burka What is the Burka? The burka is the most concealing of all Islamic veils. It is a one-piece veil that covers the face and body, often leaving just a mesh screen to see through. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/24118241 Covering the full face and body, a burka is the form of Islamic dress that conceals the most. Those who wear the burka have their face completely covered , with a mesh cloth covering their eyes. The mesh panel allows the wearer to see but leaves the eyes hidden. The burka is often associated with Afghanistan and, during their rule, the Taliban forced women to wear it at all times when they were out in public . https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/2636321/hijab-niqab-burka-what-is-the-difference/ Why do some Muslim women wear burkas? The Koran calls for both men and women to 'cover and be modest'. As with many other religious scriptures, the reference to dress is open to interpretation and has been shaped by centuries ...

Updated Project Proposal form   Learner Name Maya Ellingsen   Learner number 2071           Centre Name William Howard School   Centre Number 42109           Teacher Assessor   Ms Hopley   Date 15/12/17           Unit Dissertation               Proposed project title Are there different views on whether Muslim women should or should not wear the burka, niqab and hijab in England and France?         ...