Hijab: The trends
Dec 20, 2019
“Hijab” is often incorrectly used to refer to burqa and niqab. “Hijab” generally refers to a headscarf, ”burqa” to attire that covers the entire body including the face
CELEBRATING UGANDAN STYLE: PART 2
KAMPALA - According to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council website, the Arabic word hijab literally means "curtain." When used to refer to dress, it either implies a modest dress that includes a headscarf or refers only to a headscarf.
"Hijab" is often incorrectly used to refer to burqa and niqab. "Hijab" generally refers to a headscarf, "burqa" to attire that covers the entire body including the face, while a "niqab" conceals most of the face, but exposes the eyes.
How one wears the hijab varies according to culture, individual taste, and conviction.
There was a time Muslim attire was predominantly black and unadorned. Today, designers are creating stylish hijab-inspired clothing for the modern Muslim woman.
In beautiful materials, bold prints and a vast array of colours, the hijab, and Islamic style in general, can be breathtakingly beautiful or simply fashionably cool, depending on one's choice.
Accessories and make-up complete the picture, allowing the Muslim woman to stay stylish while honouring her faith.
We present eight trends.
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