Associations to the word «Hijab»

HIJAB, noun. (uncountable) (Islam) The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related adult males.

HIJAB, noun. (countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.

HIJĀB, noun. Alternative spelling of hijab

HIJAB, noun. A headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face.

HIJAB, noun. The custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home; "she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing".