All posts tagged "hijab"

The hijab, or headscarf, has emerged as a subject of heated debate not only in Egypt but...

A few weeks ago during my weekly commute between Cairo and Alexandria, I eavesdropped on a conversation...

In a society with a high sense of religious sentiment, it is a little hard for any criticism...

The following originally appeared on Kerning Cultures under the title ‘Not Just My Hijab’. Often the hijab is perceived...

“I failed at splits when I was a gymnast, my sister and cousin could easily do  but...

A video of former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser mocking the Muslim Brotherhood’s attempts to impose the...

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Saturday that basketball players will be able to wear religious...

It’s not that Arabs aren’t represented in rap culture, but rarely are they women, and never have...

As a little girl, like all other little girls, Manal Rostom was given kitchen sets and dolls....

Morocco’s government has banned the sale, production, and import of the burqa, reported local media. According to...

By Nada Deyaa’, Daily News Egypt, edited by Egyptian Streets In Egypt, no matter your age, gender,...

My mother died from Alzheimer’s disease three years ago. While deeply religious, she disapproved of the veil...

The controversy of the hijab in Egypt continues, as more and more young girls choose to go...

So far, five French towns have banned burkinis – swimwear for Muslim women who want to enjoy...

Rania Roushdy, 24, is a youthful Egyptian model who is confined to a wheelchair, yet hopes to...

For many, the phrase ‘Egyptian beauty’ brings up images of Pharaohs and Ancient Egypt. However, in the...

As much as I dislike passing generalized judgments, one feature that seems to prevail in Egypt’s social...