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

On Wednesday (July 3), a ban on wearing the niqab, a Muslim head covering for women, was introduced. This is surprising given that followers of Islam predominantly inhabit the area. On Sunday ...

A number agreed that the design of Dust's outfit was not reflective of a realistic niqab and took issue with the form-fitting outfit. Ms Alfageeh told the BBC she was annoyed the artist had "felt ...

Women who wear a burqa or a niqab will now have to show their faces while receiving a government service. Quebec's National Assembly passed Bill 62 by a 66-51 vote. The provincial Liberals ...

The gimmick seems innocuous enough until you hear that during various portions of the drive, all three hosts donned a traditional piece of headwear typically worn by Muslim women – the niqāb.