: the traditional covering for the hair and neck that is worn by Muslim women
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Recent Examples on the WebMore than half of Muslim female characters were portrayed wearing a hijab, whereas there was no prevailing costuming trend for male characters. Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 And an eighth grader at a Massachusetts charter school received a uniform violation for wearing a hijab. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 The student is now wearing a hijab at school, the group said.CBS News, 22 Aug. 2022 Zeabi, who also attended Mystic Valley, said this isn't the first time the school had a problem with the hijab. Michelle Watson, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 The best hijab of all, the decree noted, was staying at home; male guardians, not women, would be punished for violations.New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022 Women across Iran staged a protest against their government by walking in public areas without a hijab. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 21 July 2022 One news outlet, Iran International, showed several videos of women in public areas of their cities without wearing a hijab. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 21 July 2022 The balaclava resembles a hijab, a religious head scarf worn by Muslim women.New York Times, 13 Jan. 2022 See More