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Hijab
Hijab noun - The custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home.
Usage example: she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing
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Particularly, if you're not sure whether the word for dress code is hijab, burqa or chador, that shows how much of it is down to local custom rather than scripture.
Source: Useful Notes / Islam
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