From Morocco to Egypt and beyond, the issue of "Islamic dress code", in particular the veil or hijab, has been one of the most controversial piece of clothing. By all accounts, its spread within ...

Further, they gain freedom to study, work, and even interact with men being viewed as unchaste. In this view, wearing the hijab permits a degree of autonomy and freedom. Others have suggested, ...

Radio 4's Analysis programme talked to campaigners, parents, educators and a young hijab wearer about their perspectives in Too Young to Veil? Equality campaigners argue that the practice risks ...

The Hijab is one name for a variety of similar headscarves and is the most popular veil worn in Western countries. Lebanese-Australian mother Asma Chaouk says wearing the Hijab came as a "personal ...

"But not now I'm used to it. SARA: The word hijab comes from the Arabic for veil. It describes headscarves worn by many Muslim women. When they pray some men also cover their heads and wear modest ...