Qatari blogger Amal Almalki writes about the dilemma she faced when deciding whether to continue wearing the abaya [1]: “I had to question and convince myself of what it means to me. Is it a religious or a cultural symbol? Is it used as a cover-up or a statement [2]?”
Qatar: Abaya, Yes or No?
· Written by Ayesha Saldanha
Categories: Middle East & North Africa, Qatar, Ideas, Religion