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/hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/ · noun
(countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck..
“When I’m dressed like this, they know,” says Lufta Islam, touching her hijab and long dress. ” ‘OK, she’s a Muslim girl.’ “
The belief that Muslim females observe hijab because men force them to do so insults some Muslim females who have based their decision on their understanding of Islam.
Use hijab when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hijab means (countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck..
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“When I’m dressed like this, they know,” says Lufta Islam, touching her hijab and long dress. ” ‘OK, she’s a Muslim girl.’ “
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