Niqab vs. Burqa — What's the Difference?

A veil worn by Muslim women that covers most or all of the face, having a narrow opening or mesh covering for the eyes.

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.

A veil which covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.

A loose, usually black or light blue outer garment worn by Muslim women that covers the head and face and sometimes the entire body.

A face veil covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes) worn by observant Muslim women

Alternative spelling of burka.

A loose garment (usually with veiled holes for the eyes) worn by Muslim women especially in India and Pakistan;