Niqāb

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A Niqab is a piece of clothing. It is for Muslim women. Women who wear niqab in public are called Niqabi. There are many Niqabis in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Yemen, and Egypt. Niqabi usually covers all her body except the eyes and hands.

Niqab around the world

Full-face veils ban in Europe, 2021. In countries, colored in red, full-face veils (like the niqab and burqa) are totally banned in public. In countries colored in pink and orange, full-face veils are restricted and are illegal in public buildings, public transport and while driving a vehicle.

In France, Italy, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Latvia, Bulgaria, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands wearing a niqab (and the burqa) in public is illegal. And in more countries, it is illegal to enter a government building, public building, public transport, schools, or to drive a vehicle with a niqab (or a burqa).

Niqāb Media

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  A woman wearing a niqab in the United States

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  A woman wearing a niqab in Syria

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  Woman in Saudi Arabia wearing a niqab

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  A map of countries with a Burqa ban. Map current as of 2023

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  Woman in Bosnia and Herzegovina wearing a niqab, c. 1906

Related pages

• Hijab
• Burqa