But veils have been a source of controversy in Denmark for years. Danish Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said in 2010 that "the burqa and the niqab do not have their place in the Danish ...

The niqab protected me, I liked hiding from men. ... Countries’ approaches towards the burqa and niqab, which cover the face, range from tolerance in the UK to an outright ban in France.

Belgium - A ban on face-covering dress, such as the Islamic niqab or burqa, entered into law in 2011 on the grounds of security, to allow police to identify people. In 2017, ...

The Netherlands’ ban on face-covering clothing, including the Islamic burqa and niqab, took effect on Thursday, but authorities say they are unwilling to enforce the controversial law.

The latest ban places Kazakhstan alongside other Central Asian countries that have imposed similar restrictions amid concerns ...

A niqab is a type of veiling practice that covers the entire body, hair and the face but it leaves the eyes uncovered, in contrast to the burqa, which also covers the eyes.

Burqa, hijab, niqab, burkini, what’s what? The different types of veils. AFP/Getty Images. The burqa, hijab, niqab and burkini often become blended when discussing Islamic dress.

Explained: the differences between the burka, niqab, hijab, chador and dupatta. (ABC News: Lucy Fahey)The use of the term burka in Australia is often confused with what is actually the niqab.

Popularly known as the "Burqa Ban," it is mostly seen as being directed at the niqab and burqa. Few Muslim women in Denmark wear such full-face veils. German minister proposes partial burqa ban 04:09.

Hijab, burqa, niqab, chador: Muslim women's traditional clothing you should know about While social media is flared up with the 'hijab controversy' discussions, many of us may not be knowing about ...

A young Muslim woman who chooses to wear a burka says it makes her feel like herself – and threats to ban face coverings only ...

The bill also specifies that individuals who cover their faces for medical reasons, due to weather conditions, workplace ...