hijab

noun

1. (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.’ “”

2. (uncountable)The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related (non-family) adult males.

   “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.”