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Eid is an important event for Muslims. In the celebration of Eid, men, women and children need to look their best. People want to wear new dresses. Some women make their own dresses to follow their taste in the dresses that they wear. Because it is important for women to look good in an important festivity including Eid, women want to create their own dresses including the Eid dresses for their young girls.

While you want to look good during Eid, it is important for you to follow the Qur'an in creating your dresses. This is the main reason why many Muslim women prefer to make their own Eid dresses. If you buy Eid dresses for the girls in your family, you will most often find beautiful Eid dresses for girls but may violate the rule of Qur'an.

To avoid this problem, let us look at the proper Muslim women dresses should be. In understanding the rule of proper Muslim dress based on the Qur'an, you will know how to make or buy Eid dresses for girls and for yourself as well.

What are the Muslim women dress codes?

o The outer garment worn in public must cover all the body except the face and the hands.
o The outer garment must not be decorative in itself or as a means of beautification, in this case wearing your Eid dress is a complete violation of this rule. It is therefore necessary that you analyze Eid dresses for girls sold in stores if it indeed it violates the letters of Qur'an.
o The outer garment must be thick and opaque to conceal the clothes worn under it. It must be loose to conceal the woman's form. You can see many Eid dresses for girls that violate at least the last part where the form of the woman shows. Choose the design properly to avoid violating this rule.
o Muslim women are not to wear perfume in public. If you cannot wear perfume, you can wear mehndi tattoo to be beautiful during Eid. You anyway are trying to look your best for Allah.
o The clothes of Muslim women should not resemble men's clothes. You surely want to look beautiful that is why you are sure not going to wear Eid dress that resembles that of men's clothes.
o The clothes of Muslim women should not resemble those of the disbelievers. This is another risk in buying Eid dresses for girls; most of the designs in store have western appeal in it. This is where it is better to make Eid dresses for girls in your family if you want to avoid violating another Qur'an rule.
o The clothing of Muslim women should not be ostentatious. Let us hope that because you are dressing up for Eid, you will be forgiven to violate this one rule, at least during Eid.

Now, that you know the rules on dresses based on the Qur'an, you may now choose Eid dresses for girls and for yourself.

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It is important to keep the body as cool as possible during the summer months, which can be sometimes an "uphill task" for Muslim women that wear hijabs. The obvious tip is to suggest thinner and cooler fabrics in hotter weather - but it is also important to stick to absorbent materials as well. Fabrics such as georgette, chiffon and lace are therefore obviously great choices for the summer months.

Clothing with "air holes" - which allows more air to flow - are great in summer, with lace undercaps and loose crocheted caps both being very effective. Scarf headbands have become with the modern young Muslim and are a useful alternative to undercaps as they provide almost the same coverage but with a lot less material - as they just cover the forehead.

Reducing the amount of material wrapped around the neck and top of the head is a wonderful relief on hot days - as this is where a lot of body heat leaves the body. Experiment with styles and how you pin your khimars. For the cooler summer days, a hat (should never substitute a khimar) could be a stylish addition to your wardrobe and they can be great play on style during the summer months.

Al-Amira hijabs are always worth a recommendation. The translation of the name means 'princess scarf' and it's a slip over hijab style comes in two pieces; one piece of which serves as a hair cover while the other piece as a slip over from the same or near matching colour. Al-Amira hijabs are ideally suited for hotter climates as most of them are made out of light and absorbent materials.

Sarongs are a huge length of fabric that is very versatile and there is nothing stopping you from using one as a summary khimar. They are traditionally wrapped around the waist as a skirt by women and are usually made of very absorbent materials. They also come in a variety of stylish colours, patterns, and various sizes that would add some flair to anyone's summer wardrobe.

Although not specifically designed for Muslim women - maxi dresses can be practically perfect for Islamic women after a slight moderation -just add a long sleeve shirt or jacket to make them more Muslim friendly. These light, modest and informal dresses usually reach the floor and provide excellent light and cool coverage.

Wearing clothes like this should make summer 2010 a much cooler experience for Muslim women everywhere!

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As in any other Muslim country, there are in Morocco a series of rules specific to how women should dress. Muslim women are often guided by the Koran in this respect and by their husband's desire to determine the degree of modesty and decency with which they should attire themselves before going out. But, just as any religious book, the Koran is subject to as many interpretations as there are readers, and this is why there are, also in terms of dress code, so many differences and contradictions.

In any case, tourist women are not subject to these rules. People in Marrakech are immensely respectful towards foreign customs, so they will hardly feel offended by a woman wearing tank-tops or a short skirt. In fact, it could even make their day...

In general, most women start wearing the "hijab" (veil covering hair, ears and neck) after they get married, although some burkas can be seen too. Young women and teenagers often combine the "hijab" with jeans and Western-like T-shirts, but it is also quite common to see women wearing djellabas (a long loose garment with full sleeves and a hood) or kaftans (a cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching down to the ankles).

In the shops in the Medina there is a great variety of these garments that can be bought at very different prices, depending on the quality of the dressmaking and the fabric. It is also quite common for Moroccans to go to a tailor to get them made-to-measure. There is a good guild of excellent tailors in Marrakech who, besides traditional garments, can make suits, dinner jackets or excellently cut trousers at very affordable prices.

In the evening, in the hot spots, dressing style is 100% Western. "Hijabs" are rarely seen in luxury restaurants and never seen in nightclubs. Women in Marrakech can easily succumb to the temptation of a slight excess in the distribution of their neckline, high-heeled shoes and miniskirts. These are rather new garments for their culture and they are still in the process of adopting them, so at times it is fairly evident that they are not yet used to wearing them.

On the other hand, the evolution of men's dressing style has been quite different. The youngest men have replaced the djellabas with jeans and T-shirts. They love flashy sunglasses and caps and hats.

In the last few years, a generation of male and female fashion designers has burst with its own éclat in the country. The mixture of traditional elements with new fabrics and designs has turned the creations of these artists into a true temptation for those who like to dress well. For instance, you can visit Kenza Melehi's boutique in Marrakech, located in a narrow street in the Gueliz neighbourhood and surrounded by innumerable art galleries and exhibition halls. We also recommend you to visit a tiny shop called Kasbet, located in 216 Rue Riad Zitound Jdid in the Medina, where Cassie and Rebecca, two Australian women designers, will serve kindly.

Come to the fascinating city of Marrakech and enjoy its design, its fashion and its unique style. The Ochre City also offers culture and a fascinating tradition, monuments and countless tourist attractions, and also a great nightlife, a delightful cuisine and the widest range of shopping opportunities.

Moreover, hotels in Marrakech are of the highest quality and quite affordable, and particularly Marrakech riads, which are full of charm and very inexpensive. You can also stay in a wonderful villa in Marrakech, closer to the countryside, where its inhabitants will welcome you with open arms.

David Gonzalez-Company (BA Degree in Philosophy, Universitat de València (Spain); MA (Hons) Degree in Mental Philosophy, University of Edinburgh (UK); MA Degree in Comparative Literature, University of Washington (USA)) is a writer, journalist, educator and translator who has traveled extensively and has lived in several European, North American and African countries.

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When you are planning on your wedding day look, one of the things that you have to decide is your hairstyle. Brides who wear veils need to make sure that their hairdo will work with their veil, or that their veil will work with their chosen hairstyle. Here are some tips on how to wear your hair with a bridal veil.

Your veil can be worn in a few places on your head, and this will help to determine which hairstyles will work the best for you. If you already have your heart set on a specific hairdo, then you will want to work in reverse, and choose the veil that will sit properly with your hair. The veil and headpiece are often separate from one another, so that is one more element that you will want to factor in to your ultimate decision.

The most traditional way to wear a bridal veil is right on the top of your head, about one handwidth back from your hairline. This will give you a soft pouf of veil around your face, and is also the place to set a veil if you want it to fall forward over your shoulders a little bit. Brides who are wearing blusher veils will find that this traditional placement also works the best for them. You really cannot push a veil with a blusher back too far, or it just looks weird.

When you are wearing the veil on the top of your head, you will have the maximum number of choices for a hairstyle. For formal weddings, a classic updo, fairly high on the back of your head works beautifully. The comb of the veil can then nestle into the base of the hairdo, for a tight non-slip fit. This traditional look is very nice with a special piece of crystal bridal jewelry, such as a sparkly tiara positioned directly in front of the veil.

A veil worn on the top of the head also works nicely with your hair worn down softly around the shoulders. You can have your hairstylist do a little back combing on the crown of your head to help the veil to anchor securely. With your hair down, it is important not to push the veil back too far, or it will simply slide out of your hair as you walk down the aisle. For an unstructured hairstyle, headbands and wreaths will be the best headpieces.

If you do not want the veil to pouf at the top, the answer is to move it back on your head (and to make certain to order a veil that is not too full). A very sweet and pretty look is to wear your hair in a half up and half down style, and to place the veil towards the back of the crown of your head. For your hair bridal jewelry, a delicate crystal and pearl comb can be tucked into the spot where the hair is pulled together.

Some brides want a veil, but prefer to keep it entirely in the back of their head. In that case, the hairstyle that will work is an updo situated either high on the head, or in the middle of the back of your head. You can go for a more elaborate high updo, or opt for a simple sleek ballerina bun closer to the nape of your neck. The veil can be put in under the knot of hair, which makes it easy to remove for the reception, if you like. A scattering of pretty hairpins or a jeweled comb on top of the hairdo is the perfect finishing touch.

Whichever style sounds like you, be sure to have a trial run with your hairstylist. Bring your headpiece, but leave your veil at home, if at all possible so that it does not get damaged. With a little practice, you will be sure to find a hairstyle that you absolutely love.

Ask Bridget for advice in areas of jewelry or weddings. She writes numerous articles providing information for the customers of Silverland Jewelry.com. Crystal bridal jewelry is perfect as an accent for your hair.