Highlights
1. The abaya and burqa are two different garments worn by women in Islamic countries to cover their bodies and face.
2. The abaya is a cloak-like garment that covers everything from hair to face and the rest of the body. It often includes a face veil and a scarf.
3. The burqa is a one-piece outer garment that covers the entire body, including the face. It is more commonly used in South Asian countries.
Introduction
In some Muslim countries, women are required to cover their bodies and faces with a garment called burqa. However, there is another similar garment called abaya which is often confused with a burqa. This article aims to highlight the differences between abaya and burqa.
Abaya
Abaya is a cloak-like garment worn by women in Arabic countries and some other Muslim countries. It can cover the entire body, including the hair and face, or only the hair and face, depending on the country. In Saudi Arabia, abaya is a common outer garment that includes a face veil and a scarf. It must be worn in a way that no part of the woman’s body is visible, even a millimeter of her ankle.
Burqa
Burqa is a one-piece outer garment worn by Muslim women in South Asian countries. It covers the entire body, including the neck, and includes a face veil to cover the face. However, women can lift their veils to reveal their face while talking. Wearing a burqa is believed to be in accordance with the Holy Quran, which emphasizes modesty in dress and behavior.
Differences
– Abaya is a two-piece cloak, whereas burqa is a single-piece outer garment.
– Abaya is more commonly used in Saudi Arabia and other fundamentalist Muslim countries, while burqa is more common in South Asian countries.
– The term “abaya” is used to refer to a garment that covers the entire body, including the face, while “burqa” is used to refer to the garment in South Asia.
