Miss Mabrouk of Egypt

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Monday, October 23, 2006

Veiled for a Day

Muslim journalist Zaiba Malik had never worn the niqab. But with everyone from Jack Straw to Tessa Jowell weighing in with their views on the veil, she decided to put one on for the day. She was shocked by how it made her feel - and how strongly strangers reacted to it.
Guardian Unlimited