May 8, 2003 at 12:00 am #22611
Aisha
Participant
I am a muslim, and just wanted to clarify that Middle Eastern women DO NOT have to cover everything except their eyes. However, we are required to dress modestly. For many women this includes wearing a headscarf, known as ‘hijab’. For some women, this includes covering their face as well. The covering of the face is cultural, and not religious, and varies from country to country. Please don’t hesitate to e-mail me at andaz@charter.net if you would like any more information on Islam, or what women’s rights are in Islam.