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| The '''Abaya''' is an overgarment worn by some women in ] cultures. It is the traditional form of ], or ]ic modest dress, for many countries of the ]n peninsula. It is sometimes adopted in other parts of ]. Traditional Abayas are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black ]. The Abaya should cover the whole body save face, feet, and hands. It can be worn with the ], a face veil covering all but the eyes. | The '''Abaya''' is an overgarment worn by some women in ] cultures. It is the traditional form of ], or ]ic modest dress, for many countries of the ]n peninsula. It is sometimes adopted in other parts of ]. Traditional Abayas are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black ]. The Abaya should cover the whole body save face, feet, and hands. It can be worn with the ], a face veil covering all but the eyes. | ||
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The Abaya is an overgarment worn by some women in Muslim cultures. It is the traditional form of hijab, or Islamic modest dress, for many countries of the Arabian peninsula. It is sometimes adopted in other parts of Islamic world. Traditional Abayas are black, and may be either a large square of fabric draped from the shoulders or head, or a long black caftan. The Abaya should cover the whole body save face, feet, and hands. It can be worn with the niqab, a face veil covering all but the eyes.
Saudi Arabia requires women to wear Abaya in public; the niqāb is optional. Abaya-wearing is enforced by the religious police, the mutaween.
Contemporary Abaya are usually caftans, cut from light, flowing fabrics like crape, georgette, and chiffon. They are now made in colors other than black.
In Iran the Abaya is often referred to as an "Arab chador".