Islam enjoins women to hide the body, except the face and hands. In different regions, historical and cultural traditions the function of ideological dress - hijab - performs khimar, niqab, the veil and their variations. Hijab is translated from Arabic as "veil" or "curtain." It refers to any women's clothing that meets the requirements of Sharia, and in Western societies - the traditional Islamic headscarf for women. Wearing of hijab by a woman is one of the main provisions of the Islamic statute - Sharia. Some governments encourage and even oblige the women to wear the hijab, some prohibit. Continue reading...