What's an abaya...?

I thought I’d take the time to explain to those of you who may not have Googled “abaya” yet and figured out what it is.  An abaya is the long, usually black, shapeless garment that women are required to wear in Saudi Arabia.  It is also worn in other countries throughout the Gulf, but it is not a requirement.  The purpose behind the abaya is to conceal the shape of a woman’s body and protect her modesty.  There are many different styles of abaya that are worn in Saudi Arabia and usually differ based on the woman’s personal views on the Islamic req

uirements of modesty, family tradition, and status.



Thanks for reading

-DarkenedEyes