Bollywood star Deepika Padukone faced online trolling after wearing what many assumed was a hijab in an Abu Dhabi tourism ad. In reality, she was wearing an abaya, a long cloak required for modest dressing at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Here’s what sets a hijab apart from an abaya and why Deepika wore it.

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Hijab vs abaya: Know the difference

In the viral Experience Abu Dhabi ad, Deepika Padukone is seen wearing a red outfit covering her entire body except for her face and hands. Social media users mistakenly called it a hijab, which is primarily a headscarf worn by Muslim women to cover hair, neck, and sometimes shoulders. Hijabs do not cover the rest of the body and come in various fabrics and styles.

On the other hand, an abaya is a long, loose-fitting r

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