Taking the veil: Reem Haddad on why Lebanese women are covering up.(Letter from Lebanon)

New Internationalist | September 1, 2003| | Copyright

I REMEMBER a time, not so long ago, when wearing a veil was seen as unacceptable--at least in certain social circles. Educated women, it was thought, did not wear veils. Only five years ago, when a friend decided to don one, it was the main item of gossip in town. In hushed and shocked tones, friends spread the word that Samia tahajabit (put on a veil). Many felt awkward around her and Samia sought new friends.

Two years ago another friend who lives in the US suddenly decided to turn religious and donned the veil. In a fury, her mother flew across and talked her out ...

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