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hijab meaning in Urdu

حِجاب hijāb

/hɪˈd͡ʒɑːb/

hijab in Urdu: حِجاب (hijāb). In English, hijab means a traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.

Urdu words for hijab

headscarf
حِجاب hijāb

English meaning of hijab

  1. noun A traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.
  2. noun The practice, among Muslim women, of covering the body after the age of puberty in front of non-related (non-family) adult males.

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Questions about hijab in Urdu

What is the meaning of hijab in Urdu?
Hijab in Urdu is حِجاب (hijāb).
hijab کا اردو میں کیا مطلب ہے؟
Hijab: حِجاب (hijāb).
What does hijab mean in English?
Hijab means a traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women, covering the hair and neck.

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