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Wearing the berka', or niqab, or forehead veil by Muslim woman is not an obligation per religion. However, wearing it is not prohibited p religion. It is a matter of local traditions and cultures. In other words, it is found to be popular in some countries while not in others, according to a specific area's tradition. As for the Islamic belief, it is to be favored only if a woman fears to be harmed or to cause harm for others if she is very beautiful, for example.

It doesn't have a specific shape or form, every woman can have her own style, neither a specific fabric is recommended, even a soft transparent cloth would do effect, the aim is to make face expressions not so apparent, but without hindering the woman's ability to look, talk, and breathe.

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