Why do women wear the veil?
Sometimes women wear the veil because it is required by an Islamic state. Every now and then husbands demand that their wives wear the veil. A number of women, however, choose to wear the veil even if it is discourage by a government or family members. They see it as an expression of religious conviction and a way to dress modestly. On occasion it functions as a protest against the invasion of culture and values from the West. In many places women dont usually wear the veil unless they are entering a mosque. There are numerous types of veils. Some are sheer. Others are opaque. Some are simple scarves. Others are lengthy pieces of cloth. Some leave the face uncovered. Others leave the eyes uncovered. And a few will cover the entire face. However, a woman on the Hajj cannot wear this last kind; on the Hajj her face must remain unveiled.
