Above: The easy to use hijabs are popular, slip them on in one piece.
No pins, no hassle!
Many Muslim women in Palestine wear veils- or rather- hijabs, although some choose not to. Some cities have more women with hijabs compared to others. It is considered to be a personal choice (others would argue), and it has been on the rise in the last 20 years.
Two days ago, chatting with a local from Gaza I learned that even 17 years ago- there were many more women who did not wear hijabs, and women who wore short sleeved blouses etc. These days in Gaza many women wear hijabs- often turning into the art of matching the perfect scarf with their clothing. I have to say I'm regularly impressed.
There are different types of headscarves and coverings, that range depending on the region and the women's or the family's choice. Here is a good website to see different types such as the the nikab (which I've seen more of in Gaza), the hijab, the chador, etc.
It's an interesting garment to look into especially considering the worldwide discussions and confusions in the last few decades.
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