The “abaya” is robe-like, loose dress, worn as an over-garment. It is a popular form of modest dress worn by some Muslim women.

The word “hijab” has many meanings. For this website, it is a head covering that some Muslim women wear in public, as part of practicing their faith.

In the context of Jewish law, a “tichel” is a head covering worn by some Jewish women in public, as part of practicing their faith.

A “veil” is a head covering worn by some Christian women in public, as part of practicing their faith.