MUSLIM CLOTHING - CUSTOMS

The Qur'an instructs Muslin woman and man to dress in a modest way. The way that they should wear the clothes depends on the kind of Muslim they are followers.




The most radical Muslim requires that women cover all their bodies including face, hair and hands. They usually wear a Burqa. The Burqa is worn over the usual daily clothing. It is required in Afghanistan and North Western Pakistan.












In some areas, women are required to cover all their bodies with the exception of the front part of the face and hands (from the wrist area to fingers). They usually wear Jilbab. It is a garment/sheet that is worn on the head, draped around the body and completely covers the body of the woman. They also can wear Abaya (cloak). It is a robe like dress. In Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates women must wear Abaya or Jilbab. In India, Indonesia, Iran and Turkey they are not obligated but you can see them wearing that.




Jilbab