He added that later Hijab was introduced, but Niqab had never been in Pashtun’s tradition. “Chail is the best headgear as it covers contours of a woman and shows her as the most dignified.

The Light in Her Eyes: Hijab - A Symbol and an Identity. Clip: Season 25 Episode 5 | 3m 40s. Houda al-Habash explains the reasons and significance of wearing the hijab.