The below are a list of styles found in predominantly Muslim societies and commonly associated with the word 'hijab'.
<tr><th>Gulf-style Abaya</th><td>
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A type of outergarment from the Gulf or Khaleeji region of the Middle East which that covers the from the head to the feet. shaped like a gigantic square and has openings for the hands, usually open down the front.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Bushiyya</th><td>no image</td><td>
A veil that is tied on at the forehead and falls to cover the entire face but has no cut-out for the eyes; instead, the fabric is sheer enough to be seen through.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Buknuk</th><td>
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This is similar to khimār 2 (see below) but comes down just to the bosom. Sometimes called "Amira hijab" if it has embroidery at the edge.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Burqa (1)</th><td>Image:Muslim woman in Yemen.jpg</td><td>A veil that covers the face and entire head but with a place cut out for the eyes.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Burqa (2)</th><td>Image:Burqa Afghanistan 01.jpg</td><td>Also known as the Afghan Burqa. Covers the entire body and has a grille over the face that the woman looks through. May have slits for the hands.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Chador</th><td>no image</td><td>A Iranian traditional outergarment that covers the head and body and is a full length semi-circle of fabric but comes down to the ground. Does not have slits for the hands and is held shut with the hands, teeth or simply wrapped under the arms.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Dupatta</th><td>
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Also called "shayla" and "milfeh"; a type of headcovering that is wrapped around the head.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Hijāb (1)</th><td>generic</td><td>The entire modest dress of the Muslim woman.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Hijāb (2)</th><td>generic</td><td>The headscarf; this is properly referred to as a khimār, plural khumur.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Hijāb (3)</th><td></td><td>
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A type of headcovering that is a square of fabric folded into a triangle then placed over the head and fastened under the chin; this is probably the most common current style, especially in Western countries. See explanation in the article on Hijāb</td></tr>
<tr><th>Jilbāb (1)</th><td>generic</td><td>The term used in the Qur'ān (Suratu l-Ahzāb, āya 59) to refer to the outergarment.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Jilbāb (2)</th><td>
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A type of outergarment that looks like a long raincoat or trenchcoat.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Khimār (1)</th><td>generic</td><td>The term used in the Qur'ān (Suratu n-Nūr, āya 31) to refer to the headscarf; the word "hijāb" is more commonly used with this meaning.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Khimār (2)</th><td>
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The word "khimar" is most commonly used to refer to a circular type of headcovering with a hole cut out for the face, which usually comes down to the waist. Note the variations buknuk and chador above, which are the same style but different lengths.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Milfe</th><td>see above</td><td>See dupatta</td></tr>
<tr><th>Niqāb (1)</th><td>generic</td><td>Any type of veil for the face or outfit that covers the face.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Niqāb (2)</th><td>
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A veil that is tied on at the forehead and falls to cover the entire face with a place cut out for the eyes. Also called "full niqab".</td></tr>
<tr><th>Niqāb (3)</th><td>Image:EFatima in UAE with niqab.jpg</td><td>A veil that is tied on at the bridge of the nose and falls to cover the lower face. Also called "half niqab".</td></tr>
<tr><th>Paranji</th><td>no image</td><td>A Central Asian traditional outergarment that covers the head and body, heavy in weight and made from Horsehair. Especially prevalent in uzbek societies.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Salwār qamīz</th><td>
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"Trousers and Shirt", an outfit common in Pakistan that involves a very long tunic (at least knee length) and trousers. Also worn by men.</td></tr>
<tr><th>Shayla</th><td>see above</td><td>See Dupatta</td></tr>
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