niqab – The veil worn by some Muslim women globally, which also can be a cover for the head, face and shoulders and sometimes has a slit for the eyes. It can also refer to a veil that hangs across the face from the bridge of the nose in conjunction with a headscarf. It is traditional in Gulf Arab countries, usually worn with the abaya, a loose, full-length, long-sleeved gown. See also other garments such as niqab, burqa and chador.
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Reuters: The niqab, a cover for the head, face and shoulders which sometimes has a slit for the eyes. It can also refer to a veil that hangs across the face from the bridge of the nose in conjunction with a headscarf. It is traditional in Gulf Arab countries, usually worn with the abaya, a loose, full-length, long-sleeved gown. See also other garments such as niqab, burqa, chador.
AP: The veil worn by the most conservative Muslim women, in which, at most, only the eyes show. See also other garments such as niqab, burqa, chador.
