The abaya is a long robe-like outer garment worn by the women in Middle East. The traditional abaya is black in color which is draped from the shoulders and covers the whole body except the face, feet and hands. Originating in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, abaya is worn by most of the women in the Middle East region. In Iran, abaya is known as Chador and in South Asia it is called burqa. Some women also wear a face veil called niqab with abaya and some wear gloves so that their hands are also covered.

The design of abaya has remained same over the years but designers are now experimenting and giving modern make over to the traditional garment. Since abaya’s is a compulsory dress for outside visit, abaya fashion has changed over the years and now Muslim women pick their dresses that are stylish and modest.

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A niqab is a face veil that is worn by some Muslim woman and is common in many Middle East countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Yemen, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. The niqab is usually black in color and is part of the full body covering dress code for women in Middle East. Niqab is worn by women when they go out or when they are in the presence of men who are not their close relatives. In Iran, the niqab is known as chador and in South Asia it is referred to as burqa.

There are two common styles of niqab- half niqab and the gulf style or full niqab. The half niqab leaves the eyes and part of the forehead visible and is worn around the face. The gulf-style or full niqab covers the face completely and is similar to the burqa style but burqa covers the whole body and niqab only covers the face.

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The culture and religion of the Middle East countries requires women and young girls to cover their body when they are outside their home. But that doesn’t stop them from trying new trendy and hip clothes that makes them look stylist and modest at the same time.

Tunic tops are fashionable piece of modest clothing for women in Middle East countries. Tunic tops are loose fitting long tops that can be worn over long skirts and trousers. This dress covers the whole body and thus women feel comfortable in them. Tunic tops are available in variety of styles and are suitable for both casual and formal wear.

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Earlier athletes and sports enthusiast girls in Middle East face the problem of finding the appropriate headwear which adheres to their religion, which requires them to cover their head and neck. The loose plain hijabs that they wear may easily slip and is not suitable concerning the safety issues.

This problem was solved by Cindy Van Den Breman, aDutch designer who created Capsters designs, hijabs especially for Muslim girls taking part in sports. She beleived that religious beliefs should not prevent girls from playing sports.The stylish and modern Capsters design sports hijabs are an apt alternative to the traditional hijabs and ensure that conservative Muslim girls are able to comfortably participate in sports without having to worry about their hijabs tearing apart or shifting .

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