From Wikipedia , the free encyclopedia: The word hijab refers to both the head-covering traditionally worn by some Muslim women and Islamic styles of dress in general. Latest Hijab The garment has different legal and cultural status in various countries. In the Indonesian Aceh province, women are required to wear the hijab and all women are required to do so in Iran. France has banned overt religious symbols, including many religious head coverings, in public schools and universities or government buildings. Kosovo (since 2009), Azerbaijan (since 2010), Tunisia (since 1981, partially lifted in 2011) and Turkey (gradually lifted) are the only Muslim-majority countries which have banned the hijab in public schools and universities or government buildings, while Syria banned face veils in universities from July 2010. In other Muslim states such as Morocco, there have been complaints of restriction or discrimination against women who wear the ...