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Also known as burkha, bourkha, burka, burqu', chadri

thumb|Women wearing burqas in Afghanistan

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A burqa is a full-body covering garment worn by some Muslim women that conceals the entire body and face, with only a mesh screen over the eyes. It matters because it's a significant cultural and religious practice in some Muslim communities, while also being a topic of broader discussions about religious freedom, gender, and cultural identity in different societies.

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thumb|Women wearing burqas in Afghanistan

A burqa, also known as harabah, is a type of enveloping outer garment worn by some Muslim women which fully covers the body and the face.

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