Q. With respect to Islam, terms ‘Chador’, ‘Khimar’, Shayla’, Al-Amira’ pertain to which of the following?
Answer:
Garment
Notes:
- The hijab covers the head and neck, it leaves the face clear of the women sporting it. Another term for hijab is a headscarf. The Karnataka hijab row was related to this kind of religious clothing.
- Niqab is a kind of veil that is accompanied by a headscarf or hijab. It covers all of the face while leaving the areas around the eyes clear.
- Burqa is a full-body length loose garment and is the most concealing of all the religious clothing in Islam. The garment has a mesh screen around the eyes to help women see-through.
- Chador is a full-body cloak worn by Muslim women in public. It is often accompanied by a tube-like scarf underneath.
- Al-Amira is a two-piece veil worn by Muslim women consists of a fitting cap and a tube-like scarf.
- Khimar is a kind of head covering worn by Muslim women that covers the hair, neck, and shoulders, but leaves the face clear.
- Shayla is a kind of headgear sported by Muslim women in public and is usually wrapped and tucked or pinned.