print email comment close In Graphics: Muslim Veils URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/05/europe_muslim_veils/html/1.stm Description: These graphics illustrate different types of veils worn by Muslim females. Veils include the hijab ("a square scarf that covers the head and neck but leaves the face clear"), niqab ("a veil for the face that leaves the area around the eyes clear"), burka ("covers the entire face and body"), and the al-amira, shayla, khimar, and chador. From the British Broadcasting Company (BBC). Publisher: British Broadcasting Company (BBC) Extra Keywords Islam nikab LII Database Information: Record 23878 created by Maria Brandt on 05/17/2007 Last modification on 05/17/2007 Published: 05/23/2007   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/23878