There are millions of Muslims around the world, and just as it is with Christianity and Hinduism, there are many different ways in which the religion is practiced. For Muslims, part of that practice involves women covering their heads at all times, and sometimes even their faces. Most non-Muslims in the West are a bit clueless concerning all this female-covering garb, what all the different kinds are and why they are used. Would you like to better understand the head coverings of a variety of Muslim women? Then read on.
In some parts of the Muslim world, it is forbidden for women to show even their eyes in public. But in other places, only a modest head scarf is required. This is because the interpretation of their religious doctrines varies widely from place to place, often influenced by cultural and political trends in a given time and country. Each Muslim considers female dress an important aspect of any home security team. Here is an infographic that shows the variety Muslim women enjoy in choosing how to cover themselves up and avoid repercussions for violating the dress code:
