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We often hear the words ‘burka’ or ‘hijab’ thrown around in different contexts, and we all know they refer to Muslim head coverings. But did you know there are multiple different types of these religious coverings? Below, you have the full guide to Muslim women’s head coverings.

The burka is a full body cover concluding even a small screen for the eyes. The hijab, on the other hand, is a square scarf that only covers the face and neck. And then you have the full-body cloak, called a ‘chador.’ Next time you read about a controversy surrounding a woman wearing a burkini, you’ll know how to identify the type of covering.