Hijab vs. Burqa — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Hijab and Burqa
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Hijab
A hijab (; Arabic: حجاب, romanized: ḥijāb, pronounced [ħɪˈdʒaːb] in common English usage) is a religious veil worn by Muslim women in the presence of any male outside of their immediate family, which usually covers the hair, head and chest. The term can refer to any hair, head, face, or body covering worn by Muslim women that conforms to Islamic standards of modesty.
Burqa
A burqa or burka (Arabic: برقع), also known as a chadaree (Pashto: چادري) in Afghanistan or a paranja (Russian: паранджа́; Tatar: пәрәнҗә) in Central Asia, is an enveloping outer garment which covers the body and the face that is worn by women in some Islamic traditions. The Arab version of the burqa is called the boshiya, and is usually black in color.
Hijab
Any of several cloth head coverings worn by Muslim women.
Burqa
A loose, usually black or light blue outer garment worn by Muslim women that covers the head and face and sometimes the entire body.
Hijab
The veiling of women in some Islamic societies, customarily practiced in order to maintain standards of modesty.
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Burqa
Alternative spelling of burka.
Hijab
The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related adult males.
Burqa
A loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan;
The Taliban forced all women to wear the burqa
Hijab
(countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
Hijab
A headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face
Hijab
The custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home;
She observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing
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