Hijāb

The distinctive headscarf that is tied tightly around
the head and tucked in at the back to conceal the hair while
also covering part of the forehead, but leaving the face
unveiled. There are many versions of the hijāb that are
worn in numerous ways. In Pakistan and India, the dupatta
(also known as chunri and chunni) has long been a symbol
of modesty and has been used as a hijāb to cover the head.
The Islamic meaning of the word hijāb actually means
“modesty” and refers to the responsibility men and women
have to retain their modesty by preventing physical
attraction from the opposite sex.  Since men and women
have different physical attributes that attract the opposite
sex, there are differing rules of modesty. Both sexes must
lower their eyes when encountering someone of the
opposite sex.  Men must be covered from the shoulders to
the knees, while women must cover everything except the
hands, feet, and face.