Oriental Orthodox Christian women traditionally wore dark garments with veils, white for the unmarried and black for the married.

Face veiling has not been regarded as a religious requirement by most Islamic scholars, either historically or currently. Quranic verses such as 24:31 and 33:59 are interpreted as encouraging modesty and security for women, and most scholars agree that full-face covering is not required. Women who wear the burqa view it as a symbol of modesty, piety, and cultural