In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting symbol of chastity and dignity. With designers giving it a modern and ...

In some conservative countries, the abaya is part of expected dress. But in countries where Muslims are in the minority, the abaya can be a way for women to connect with their religious identity.

Saudi women launch protest against abaya by wearing garment inside out. ... that women wear decent, respectful clothing, like men,” Mr Salman said in an interview with CBS. “This, however, ...

Some of the biggest names in couture, such as Christian Dior, are racing to produce Islamic-inspired attire that will tap into the spending power of Muslim women globally.

France Bans Female Students From Wearing Abaya Robes In Schools "Some young girls agreed to remove it. For the others, we will have discussions and use educational approaches to explain that there ...

Dolce & Gabbana launches hijab and abaya line, tapping into the Muslim market The Italian fashion house is the latest brand to target Muslim shoppers. Updated Jan. 6, 2016, 3:28 PM EST ...

Public schools in France have been turning away students for breaking a new national ban on the abaya, a long, robe-like garment often worn by Muslim women, as a rights group filed an appeal ...

In 2004, the government made the decision to ban schoolchildren from wearing headscarves. This in turn prefigured a ban on full face veils in public spaces, which followed in 2010 despite outcry ...

France to ban abayas in state schools 05:21. France is to ban Islamic garments known as abayas in schools from September, the government announced Sunday, with a top official calling them a ...