[MinorityRepublican]

But we are told in the West that such garments are burqas and hijabs have always been the laws of the land for muslims. Deep rooted tradition. Can’t take it off to serve customers, play volleyball, or pose for a driver’s license photo.

Maybe in Saudi Arabia, that might be true. Before the establishment of the modern nation, they were nomads living on the desert for centuries. With all that sun, it makes sense to cover yourself up, or the sun will literally kill you.

If I'm mistaken, would someone who's better versed with the history of the Middle East please correct me?

[a fool in paradise]

Egypt didn’t have them universally in the 60s.