Burqa

A burqa ( ; also transliterated burkha , burka or burqua from burqu‘ or burqa‘ ) is an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions for the purpose of hiding a female's body when out in public. It is worn over the usual daily clothing (often a long dress or a shalwar kameez ) and removed when the woman returns to the sanctuary of the household (see purdah ), out of the view of men that are not their husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, sons and grandsons. The burqa is usually understood to be the woman's loose body-covering (Arabic: jilbāb ), plus the head-covering (Arabic: ḥijāb , taking the most usual meaning), plus the face-veil (Arabic: niqāb ). The word comes from the Arabic root /r/+/q/+/ʕ/ which means "to patch up" or "to sew up". The face-veil portion is usually a rectangular piece of semi-transparent cloth whose top side is sewn to corresponding portion of the head-scarf, so that the veil hangs down loose from the scarf, and it can be turned up if the woman wishes to reveal her face (otherwise the whole face would be covered). In other cases, the niqāb part can be a side-attached cloth which covers the face below the eyes' region. The face-veil portion is also called purdah ( ), a Persian word meaning "curtain".

A burqa ( ) ( (also transliterated burkha , bourkha , burka or burqu' from burquʻ or burqaʻ ), also known as chadri or paranja in Central Asia) is an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions to cover their bodies when in public. The face-veiling portion is usually a rectangular piece of semi-transparent cloth with its top edge attached to a portion of the head-scarf so that the veil hangs down covering the face and can be turned up if the woman wishes to reveal her face. In other styles, the niqāb of the veil is attached by one side, and covers the face only below the eyes, allowing the eyes to be seen. Antoin Sevruguin , Two Veiled Women and a Child . Brooklyn Museum Burqa is an Arabized Persian word of purda ( parda ) meaning curtain and veil, which has the same meaning in Persian.

Garment worn by some Muslim women Women wearing burqas in Afghanistan, 2010 A burqa or burka / ˈ b ɜːr k ə / ( ), also known as a chadaree / ˈ tʃ æ d ( ə ) r iː / ( ) in Afghanistan or a paranja / ˈ p æ r ə n ˌ dʒ ɑː / (Russian: паранджа́ ; ) in Central Asia , is an enveloping outer garment which covers the body and the face that is worn by women in some Islamic traditions. The Arab version of the burqa is called the boshiya , and is usually black in color. The term burqa is sometimes conflated with niqāb . In more precise usage, niqab is a face veil that leaves the eyes uncovered, while a burqa covers the entire body from the top of the head to the ground, with only a mesh screen allowing the wearer to see in front of her. The burqa is also not to be confused with the hijab , a garment which covers the hair, neck and all or part of the chest, but not the face. The burqa and other types of face veils have been attested since pre-Islamic times. Face veiling has not been regarded as a religious requirement by most Islamic scholars, past or present. However, some scholars, especially those belonging to the Salafi movement , view it as obligatory for women in the presence of non-related ( mahram ) males. Women may wear the burqa for a number of reasons, including compulsion, as was the case in Afghanistan during Taliban rule . There are currently 15 nations that have banned the burqa, including Austria , Denmark , France , Belgium , Tajikistan , Latvia , Bulgaria , Cameroon , Chad , the Republic of the Congo , Gabon , the Netherlands , and China. Originating from , burquʿ or burqaʿ , and , it is also transliterated as burkha , bourkha , burqua or burqu' and is pronounced natively . Some Muslim women wear niqabs, which are often confused with the burka. "A European government has banned Islamic face veils despite them being worn by just three women" . 21 April 2016 . "Bulgaria the latest European country to ban the burqa and [niqab in public places]" . 30 September 2016.

Garment worn by some Muslim women This article is about the Muslim cultural garment. A painting of Burqa clad Afghan women in Kabul, 1840 A burqa or a burka / ˈ b ɜːr k ə / ( ) is an enveloping outer garment worn by some Muslim women which fully covers the body and the face. Also known as a chadaree / ˈ tʃ æ d ( ə ) r iː / ( ) or chaadar ( Dari , Urdu : چادر) in Afghanistan and Pakistan , or a paranja / ˈ p æ r ə n ˌ dʒ ɑː / (Russian: паранджа́ ; ) in Central Asia , the Arab version of the burqa is called the boshiya and is usually black. The term burqa is sometimes conflated with the 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 of the head to the ground, with a mesh screen which only allows the wearer to see in front of her. The burqa should also not be confused with the hijab , a garment which covers the hair, neck and all or part of the chest, but does not cover the face. The wearing of the burqa and other types of face veils have been attested to since pre-Islamic times. Face veiling has not been regarded as a religious requirement by most Islamic scholars, either in the past or the present. A minority of scholars in the Islamic jurisprudence ( fiqh ) consider it to be obligatory for Muslim women when they are in the presence of non-related (i.e., non- mahram ) males. This is in order to prevent men from looking (perversely) at women. Additionally, this does not oblige men to wear eye-covering, but instead to lower their gaze. Women may wear the burqa for a number of reasons, including compulsion, as was the case during the Taliban's first rule of Afghanistan . The following Muslim-majority nations and non-Muslim nations have fully or partially banned burqas: Austria, France, Belgium, Denmark, Bulgaria, the Netherlands (in public schools, hospitals and on public transport), Germany (partial bans in some states), Italy (in some localities), Spain (in some localities of Catalonia ), Russia (in the Stavropol Krai ), Luxembourg , Switzerland, Norway (in nurseries, public schools and universities), Canada (in the public workplace in Quebec ), Gabon , Chad , Senegal , the Republic of the Congo , Cameroon (in some localities), Niger (in some localities), Sri Lanka , Tajikistan , Azerbaijan (in public schools), Turkey (in the judiciary, military and police), Kosovo (in public schools), Bosnia and Herzegovina (in courts and other legal institutions), Morocco (ban on manufacturing, marketing and sale), Tunisia (in public institutions), Egypt (in universities), Algeria (in the public workplace), and China (in Xinjiang ). There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ). Some Muslim women wear niqabs, which are often confused with the burka. During the repressive Taliban regime of the 1990s and early 2000s ... girls were prevented from going to school, and women were forced to wear the burqa and were not allowed out in public without a male guardian. "Le Luxembourg a désormais sa loi burqa | Le Quotidien" (in French).

Garment worn by some Muslim women For the 2023 film, see Burqa (2023 film) . Women wearing burqas in Afghanistan A burqa or burka ( / ˈ b ɜːr k ə / ; Arabic : برقع ) is an enveloping outer garment worn by some Muslim women which fully covers the body and the face. Also known as a chadaree ( / ˈ tʃ æ d ( ə ) r iː / ; Pashto : چادري ) or chaadar ( Dari : چادر) in Afghanistan , or a paranja ( / ˈ p æ r ə n ˌ dʒ ɑː / ; Russian : паранджа́ ; Tatar : пәрәнҗә ) in Central Asia , the Arab version of the burqa is called the boshiya and is usually black. 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 of the head to the ground, with a mesh screen that only allows the wearer to see in front of her. The use of face veils has been documented in various ancient cultures, including the Byzantine Empire , Persia , and Arabia. Historical sources mention women’s practices of face veiling . Additionally, Biblical references in Genesis highlight the use of veils, indicating their significance in the cultural traditions of these regions. Coptic Orthodox Christian women traditionally wore dark garments with veils, white for the unmarried and black for the married. Face veiling has not been regarded as a religious requirement by most Islamic scholars, either in the past or the present. While some interpret Quranic verses, such as 24:31 and 33:59, as encouraging modesty and security for women, most contemporary scholars agree that the burqa is not obligatory. A minority of scholars in the Islamic jurisprudence ( fiqh ) consider it to be obligatory for Muslim women when they are in the presence of non-related (i.e., non- mahram ) males. This is in order to prevent men from looking (perversely) at women. This aligns with the principles of Islamic jurisprudence, which requires men to observe modesty by lowering their gaze in the presence of women. Women may wear the burqa for a number of reasons, including compulsion, as was the case during the Taliban's first rule of Afghanistan . However, several countries have enacted full or partial bans on its use in public spaces. These include Austria, France, Belgium, Denmark, Bulgaria, the Netherlands (in public schools, hospitals and on public transport), Germany (partial bans in some states), Italy (in some localities), Kazakhstan, Spain (in some localities of Catalonia ), Russia (in the Stavropol Krai ), Luxembourg , Switzerland, Norway (in nurseries, public schools and universities), Canada (in the public workplace in Quebec ), Gabon , Chad , Senegal , the Republic of the Congo , Cameroon (in some localities), Niger (in some localities), Sri Lanka , Tajikistan , Azerbaijan (in public schools), Turkey (in the judiciary, military and police), Kosovo (in public schools), Bosnia and Herzegovina (in courts and other legal institutions), Morocco (ban on manufacturing, marketing and sale), Tunisia (in public institutions), Egypt (in universities), Algeria (in the public workplace), and China (in Xinjiang ). There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ). See for instance F. The Age of the Caliphs , 1995, X; for a different view T. Dawson, "Propriety, practicality and pleasure : the parameters of women's dress in Byzantium, A.D. 1000-1200", in L. Garland (ed.), Byzantine women: varieties of experience 800-1200 , 2006, 41-76. During the repressive Taliban regime of the 1990s and early 2000s ... girls were prevented from going to school, and women were forced to wear the burqa and were not allowed out in public without a male guardian. "Le Luxembourg a désormais sa loi burqa | Le Quotidien" (in French).