(The Conversation) — In some conservative countries, the abaya is part of expected dress. But in countries where Muslims are in the minority, the abaya can be a way for women to connect with their ...

This week marks one year since I moved to the UAE, undoubtedly one of the best decisions I’ve made for myself and my family. I love being here for many reasons, as an Arab much of the traditional life ...

Critics of a new decree barring public school students from wearing abayas — loosefitting robes worn by some Muslim women — had filed an emergency petition calling the measure discriminatory. By ...

Picking what to wear for school has become a headache for Nawel Moumen. She worries her preference for any loosefitting clothes will draw a rebuke as France expands the definition of what is ...

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