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Meanings of hijab in English

A head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women.

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Examples for "ḥijāb"
Examples for "ḥijāb"
1
I get frustrated when people say: Why do you wear a hijab?
The Guardian
2
Women are required to wear traditional clothing in public, including the hijab.
Climbing Magazine
3
In Iran obviously it's legally mandated, you cannot take off your hijab.
Radio NZ
4
She wears a hijab but wanted to remove it when she exercised.
BBC
5
To the anti-Muslim bigots, a hijab is not a sign of piety.
The Guardian
Usage of hijab in English
1
I get frustrated when people say: Why do you wear a hijab?
The Guardian
2
Women are required to wear traditional clothing in public, including the hijab.
Climbing Magazine
3
In Iran obviously it's legally mandated, you cannot take off your hijab.
Radio NZ
4
She wears a hijab but wanted to remove it when she exercised.
BBC
5
To the anti-Muslim bigots, a hijab is not a sign of piety.
The Guardian
6
Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition features the first woman in hijab and burkini.
News.com.au
7
A major sportswear brand has laucnhed a sporty hijab for Muslim women.
Radio NZ
8
Each of the girls is dressed in Muslim hijab and long robes.
Ebony
9
The hijab, as Muslims call it, conceals the hair, ears and neck.
The Irish Times
10
To date, needless to say, women have only one sartorial option: forced hijab.
The Guardian
11
People say they are conservative as many wear abaya and hijab, she said.
The Guardian
12
Others choose the hijab-only route, which allows them more public exposure.
The Guardian
13
Days later, Nike pioneered a hi-tech hijab for Muslim female athletes.
The Guardian
14
DIVIDED The hijab has been a divisive issue for Muslims worldwide.
Reuters
15
But unfortunately some of the players did not want to wear the hijab.
The Guardian
16
Her thoughts on the hijab, for example, feel a little underdeveloped.
The Guardian
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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