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06 December 2007

The Abaya Monologues

Vexingly, there are no enclosed Ikea-like diagrams with cheerful balloon people, suitable for all languages. A search online turns up nothing helpful (keywords: burqa abaya hijab how to wear).

I take in the sight of me fully veiled for the first time.

To my Western eye, I look like Mrs. Darth Vader
.