The burqa was outlawed in the canton of Ticino after a citizen initiative to hold a referendum. With 65% in favour of a ban, it was ruled that the ban was constitutional, and took effect in July 2016.

In this article, we explore what a burqa is, its meaning in Islamic context, how it differs from other Islamic garments like the hijab and niqab, and what the Quran actually says about face …

Nov 24, 2025 · Indeed, burka is often used interchangeably with chadari, but the chadari is a slightly different garment that is primarily worn in Afghanistan. The use of the burka and its …

Eventually, the Muslims in Persia adopted the use of the burqa as part of Islamic culture. The burqa covers a person from head to toe and has openings for the hands and a mesh panel …

Mar 22, 2022 · S ara and Tom Pendergast define the burqa in Fashion, Costume, and Culture (2004) as: “A long, flowing garment that covers the whole body from head to feet, the burka, …

Apr 12, 2025 · The Burqa (Arabic: بُرقع) is a full-body outer garment traditionally worn by some Muslim women to maintain modesty and privacy from non-mahram men, in accordance with …

A burqa or a burka [lower-alpha 1] (/ ˈbɜːrkə /; Arabic: برقع) is an enveloping outer garment worn by some Muslim women which fully covers the body and the face.

A Burqa is an outer garment worn by women in Islamic societies for the purpose of concealing their bodies and/or face. It is mostly worn when a woman leaves her home and is compelled to …

A burqa (also spelled burka) is a form of outer garment worn by some Muslim women which covers the body and face. It is characterized by its full-body coverage and a mesh screen over …

The term burqa is sometimes conflated with niqāb even though, in more precise usage, the niqab is a face veil that leaves the eyes uncovered, while a burqa covers the entire body from the top …