Niqab

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A niqāb, niqab, or niqaab (; Arabic: نقاب), also known as a ruband (Persian: روبند), rubandah (روبنده) or 'qab (colloquial), is a long garment worn by some Muslim women, in order to cover their entire body and face, excluding their eyes.

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