The term Hijab has its origins from Arabic used to mean partition or barrier.
Here are some interesting facts about Hijab that you may not know:
It also has another broader meaning, that is, it is synonymous with modesty.
But when it comes to women, it refers to that ensemble used to cover a woman who professes the Islamic religion.
It is a concept of modesty that women are obligated to observe in front of every man who could be their husbands with the exception of their blood relatives.
Women are not required to wear the Hijab in front of their female counterparts even though there is still a raging debate as to what can be revealed to women who do not profess Islam.
In the Western world, Hijab refers only to the head covering as opposed to other parts of the world where it refers to full-body covering.
The Hijab is not just a woman thing, there are men who also cover their faces with the Hijab.
The men who cover themselves with the HIjab are mostly found in Northern Africa.
They are the Tuaregs.