The Facts:
Women in Abu Dhabi dress in many different ways. Some wear dresses, jeans, and pants. If you were to go the Abu Dhabi Mall, you would see women dressed in the same way as the people do in Georgia. However, you would also see women who are dressed very differently. Many women wear the traditional abaya (long dress) and shayla (head wrap) of the Emirates. (Remember an Emirate is a state that is part of the United Arab Emirates.) The women wear the abaya and the shayla to be modest by not showing the shape of their bodies or their skin (except for the face and hands); by doing this, they show respect for themselves and everyone else. Women may also wear a nijab with their abaya. Young ladies will begin to wear the abaya in their teen years, as children they dress the same as children all over the world. The nijab covers the face, except the eyes. I have seen many women wearing black gloves when they wear the najib. Here is a picture of me wearing an abaya and shayla.
Women in Abu Dhabi dress in many different ways. Some wear dresses, jeans, and pants. If you were to go the Abu Dhabi Mall, you would see women dressed in the same way as the people do in Georgia. However, you would also see women who are dressed very differently. Many women wear the traditional abaya (long dress) and shayla (head wrap) of the Emirates. (Remember an Emirate is a state that is part of the United Arab Emirates.) The women wear the abaya and the shayla to be modest by not showing the shape of their bodies or their skin (except for the face and hands); by doing this, they show respect for themselves and everyone else. Women may also wear a nijab with their abaya. Young ladies will begin to wear the abaya in their teen years, as children they dress the same as children all over the world. The nijab covers the face, except the eyes. I have seen many women wearing black gloves when they wear the najib. Here is a picture of me wearing an abaya and shayla.
The abayas I have seen are black with a variety of decorations. The shaylas are usually decorated to match the abaya or the lady may wrap her head in a scarf or pashmina. Here are some pictures of women wearing abayas.
Questions to Consider:
What clothes are popular for girls in your neighborhood and school?
What is your favorite thing to wear?
Do you wear anything that is particularly special to you? (lucky socks, team jacket, a gift from a friend, etc.)
Why do you think the women want to be modest?
How do you treat someone who looks different than you?
Is it okay to ask people about to tell you about their culture?
If you are a girl, would you like to try to wear an abaya with a shayla?
Who can design the best abaya in your class?
Learn an Arab Word:
Yes -- Na'am -- نام
Learn More About Abu Dhabi:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi
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