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Islamic Dress in Europe

by Sadaqat khan on September 28, 2011

 

Islamic dress in Europe

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Headscarves for sale at Whitechapel market in London, E1

Islamic dress in Europe, notably the variety of headdresses worn by Muslim women, has become a prominent symbol of the presence of Islam in western Europe. In several countries the adherence to hijab (an Arabic noun meaning "to cover") has led to political controversies and proposals for a legal ban. The Dutch government has decided to introduce a ban on face-covering clothing, popularly described as the "burqa ban", although it does not only apply to the Afghan-model burqa. Other countries are debating similar legislation, or have more limited prohibitions. Some of them apply only to face-covering clothing such as the burqa, chador, boushiya, or niqab; some apply to any clothing with an Islamic religious symbolism such as the khimar, a type of headscarf. (Some countries already have laws banning the wearing of masks in public, which can be applied to veils that conceal the face). The issue has

12 Comments

Hi there Sadakat! You made a wonderful article. I will tell you why. Me personally i love this dresses special the indian sarees!
I wish to have something like that. The line of clothing is unique!
They always elegant because of their lenght. The colours and material used give them so unique fashion and i love them. I couldn't stop do not comment here. Your post is wonderful !

20 months ago

Oh Great Thanks a Lot Nicoles

20 months ago

wow.......very much informative........i didn't know about that these dresses are so much popular in Europen countries too......thnx for sharing

20 months ago

Thanks sadaqat for sharing this information with us. Good one...

20 months ago

Thanks All Friends

20 months ago

nice post

19 months ago

nice to know about the situation of muslim culture in europe.

19 months ago

great

19 months ago

Thanks Princz

19 months ago