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A burqa is a full-body garment that has only a mesh-like opening for the face, which women are required to wear outside of their home by law in many Islamic societies.
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A burqa is a full-body garment that has only a mesh-like opening for the face, worn by some Muslim women. 
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It is intended to protect women from the gaze of men and men from the temptation of women.
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It can also be a statement of faith and signify a withdrawal from the everyday world.
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Although the burqa is not a legal requirement anywhere, some women wear it because their husbands or fathers command them to.  Many, however, wear it by choice.
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