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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.

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Moslem robe with a model made from rayon spandex jersey fabric combined with the more floral tile beautify this robe.

Muslim women started wearing hijabs or other head coverings centuries ago in order to keep in step with the modesty taught by their religion. However, with the passage of time, people started embracing the westernized way and covering the head no longer remained the center of focus for a number of Muslim women. Some named it liberation, others named it modernization. However, when a few years ago the Non Muslim world created a misconception about hijabs symbolizing radicalism. At that point, a vast majority of Muslimahs become more conscious of restoring their religious as well as ethnic identities and reverted back to the use of head coverings for themselves. Today regardless of what country they are in, Muslim women globally have embraced more modest ways of dressing including the use of jilbabs, abayas and most of all hijabs.

There are a number of famous Muslim women that also endorse the fact that covering the head is not a sign of oppression or fundamentalism. In reality, these women cover their heads to please Allah swt, who is the creator of the entire mankind. From news anchors to political activist, scholars to scientists, a large number of famous Muslim women proudly wear their hijabs in public and feel more confident while covering their heads.

Islamic beacons such as Khadeejah, who was a famous businesswoman during the prophet's time and later became his wife; Fatimah, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); Asma bint Abu Bakr, the daughter of one of the closest friends of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), are the paragons for Muslim women. However, they were much later followed by powerful women such as Zaynab-al-Ghazali, who is an Egyptian Islamic Activist. She strongly supports the rights of Muslim women including their right to dress conservatively. Maryum Jameelah is another prime example of the modern women supporting headscarves. Maryum was the first American Jewish woman to convert to Islam. She then followed the teachings of Islam to the core and in addition wrote numerous books about the concepts of Islam. Her work is well read and appreciated equally by Muslims and non Muslims around the world. The former president of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Mrs. Elkadi, is another prime example of a modern day muslimah who is never seen without hijabs. She actively worked for ISNA and promoted modesty and decency for the young Muslim women living in America.

These are just a few examples of the current day Muslim women who are neither afraid nor ashamed to wear hijabs in all circumstances. In fact they wear them with pride and feel honored to be educated and successful women that can make an impact on others as well as lead by example. As more success stories are publicized about women in hijabs, it will have a great and positive impact on the next generation, promoting the feelings of morality and uprightness about Islam!

Sohail Khan works for Islamic Impressions which specializes in retail and wholesale products for the Islamic market and stocks a wide range of hijabs including the latest Palestinian design hijabs available in a wide range of colors

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Islamic tradition calls for clothes that retain the modesty of the woman. Thus, clothes that cover a woman's body from head to toe are preferred by Muslim women. Traditionally, Muslim women have worn plain and dark colored, long, loose garments accompanied by a head scarf so that only their face, or in some cases only the eyes, are visible. However, over the years, the urge to become fashionable without compromising on their modesty has made Muslim women demand stylish clothing. Fashion Designers from across the world have responded and designed Islamic clothes that are stylish, have a western look and yet conform to the Islamic tradition and customs.

Trends in Islamic Clothing
The urge to become fashionable without compromising with their religious values has made Muslim women look out for clothes that look elegant, and are beautifully designed and attractive at the same time. The traditional plain colored Islamic clothes have given way to colored Jilbabs and their matching hijabs. Not only this, the designers have started using embroidery, motifs, beads and other material to decorate such clothes, including Jilbabs and Abayas. The attractively designed Islamic clothing has caught the attention of non Muslim women too. International sports goods company, Nike, has introduced an athletic jilbab to be worn by women while playing volleyball.

Islamic Clothing: Types
Muslim men and women wear clothes that cover their body and are modest. Some of the major types of Islamic clothing are:

1.The Abaya is a loose black robe worn along with a niqab or a face veil, covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes). Long black gloves are usually worn to cover the hands under the Abaya.
2.The Boshiya is an Islamic full black veil, which is meant to cover the face completely including the eyes.
3.The Burqua is a loose outer garment, usually accompanied by a veil that has holes for the eyes. It is worn over one's normal clothing, such as a salwar kameez.
4.The Chador is a head covering used by Muslim women.
5.The Hijab is a headscarf that conceals the hair and neck, and usually has a veil that covers the face.
6.The Jilbab essentially covers the entire body except for the face, hand, feet and head. However, it is teamed up with a scarf to cover the head.
7.The Niqab covers the lower part of a person's face.
8.The Bisht and Kaftan are cloaks for Muslim men.
9.The Keffiyeh or Ghutra is a traditional headdress worn by Muslim men.

A wide range of Islamic clothing, including Hijabs and Jijlabs, is offered by EastEssence, a leading seller of men's and women's clothing. The company is known for its modern yet modest styles and affordable prices.

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Moslem robe with a model made from rayon spandex jersey with lace accents under the chest beautify this robe.

Outfits that are approved for use in different religions are of great significance for that particular faith. The Jewish clothing incorporates prayer shawl also known as the "Taleth", the tassels attached to the shawl or coat worn by orthodox Jews known as the "Tzitzit" and the "Kippah" or skull cap worn at all times by observant Jewsish men. Similarly the Christian clothing is worn by members of the church and clergy and consists of a long robe in somber colours with the collar type distinguishing the rank of the person. However, Islamic clothes are supposed to be worn by all Muslims regardless of their social or economic status.

The different types of Islamic clothes are based on the region that they most commonly originate from, but Muslims all around the world are seen in similarly designed Islamic clothes. The most common types of clothing worn by Muslims include:

Abayas and Jilbabs: Worn by Muslim women, this form of Islamic clothes consists of a loose fitting long robe that covers the entire body from the shoulder to the ankle or toe. Most commonly made of a thick black wrinkle free fabric, it is worn over a layer of casual clothes. Most jilbabs are open in the front and allow the wearer with the ease of putting it on and buttoning it up. They often resemble the western overcoat worn in the harsh winter time to protect against the cold weather, but is made of different fabrics. Certain abayas have a small rope attached to the end of the sleeve, which is swirled around the middle finger to keep the sleeves from rolling up when the arms are raised.

Hijabs: This is by far the most popular Islamic clothes article available worldwide. It is worn by all Muslim women with a number of types of outfits. It consists of a scarf or headwear that covers the hair and wraps around the face. The hijab can be worn with western outfits, eastern outfits or any other form of Islamic clothes, as it is mandatory for women to cover their heads in Islam.

Jubbas: The classical robe worn by Muslim men, the jubbas originated in the Arabic region. Initially worn in the desserts to protect the body from the intense heat, it has become an integral part of the religion. Today it is worn my men all around the world in particular for special Islamic events and occasions.

Kuffiyah: The headdress for Muslim men, it consists of a scarf draped over the head and shoulders. It is occasionally tied around the circumference of the head with a thick rope like cord to keep it secure in place.

These are the most frequently seen kinds of Islamic clothes worn by Muslims all around the world. Certain changes can be seen based on the region that they are worn in. These changes include styles and fabric choice based on the weather and other external factors.

Sohail Khan works for Islamic Impressions which specialises in retail and wholesale products for the Islamic market and stocks a wide range of baby Islamic clothes, including jilbabs and jubbas to buy online or in our stores in London, Birmingham, Denmark and Trinidad.