The different Islamic veils

BURQA

• Traditional clothing of the Pashtun tribes of Afghanistan.
• Completely covers the head and body, a grid conceals the eyes.
• The Taliban in Afghanistan declare it to be compulsory.

NIQAB

• Complete veil to which a fabric is added.
• Only leaves an eye opening visible.
• Its use spread under the influence of Wahhabi Islam, especially in cities.

HIDJAB

• Means to dissimulate before the eyes.
• Covers the hair, ears and neck, only allowed to see the oval of the face.
• Widespread use in the Muslim world.

CHADOR

• Traditional dress of women in Iran, especially practitioners.
• Large piece of cloth on the head, open in front.
• Is not mandatory in Islam.