The niqab, a face-covering veil worn by some Muslim women, is often misunderstood and misrepresented in Western discourse.

In Switzerland, the law prohibiting facial coverings has officially come into effect beginning January 1, 2025. Know details.

However, there has been much debate within Islam as to whether this goes far enough. This has led to a distinction between the hijab (literally "covering up" in Arabic) and the niqab (meaning ...

In Switzerland, while almost no one wears burqa, only about 30 women wear the niqab, according to research by the University ...

“You’re Muslim then?” he asked ... experience – one of the very few she’d had whenever she wore the niqab. She had voluntarily othered herself and appreciated any kindness she ...

The Islamic veil across Europe What's the difference between a hijab, niqab and burka? Reality check: Did EU court ban Islamic headscarf at work? An initial report into the altercation on Friday ...

Lots of Muslim women choose to wear a headscarf called a hijab to cover their hair in public. Some women wear a long loose dress called a jilbab, or a face covering called a niqab. Men sometimes ...

“Fundamentalism, Khomeinism, and the Islamic Republic of Iran”, pp. 181-198 in Fundamentalism: Perspectives on a Contested Tradition. Edited by S. Wood and D. Watt. Columbia, SC: University of South ...