Headscarf vs. Hijab
Difference Between Headscarf and Hijab
Headscarfnoun
A scarf worn over or around the head, often folded and tied.
Hijabnoun
Any of several cloth head coverings worn by Muslim women.
Headscarfnoun
A hijab.
Hijabnoun
The veiling of women in some Islamic societies, customarily practiced in order to maintain standards of modesty.
Headscarfnoun
A more or less square piece of material worn over the head, typically by women, often to protect the hair, or for religious reasons.
As far as only the Qur'an itself is concerned, wearing a headscarf is neither required nor prohibited.Hijabnoun
The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related adult males.
Headscarfnoun
a kerchief worn over the head and tied under the chin
Hijabnoun
(countable) A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
Hijabnoun
a headscarf worn by Muslim women; conceals the hair and neck and usually has a face veil that covers the face
Hijabnoun
the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home;
she observes the hijab and does not wear tight clothing
