First, the burqini, now the hijood. The Australian designer of the full-length swimwear for conservative Muslim women has created special headgear for athletes seeking to win glory without compromising their faith.
Bahrain's Olympic sprinter Rogaya Al Ghasara is set to become the first athlete to compete in the "hijood", a combination of the words "hijab" or veil and "hood", on Tuesday in Beijing.
Designed by Aheda Zanetti, managing director of Australian firm Ahiida, the hijood is breathable, fits snuggly like a hood and covers the hair and neck in accordance with Islamic custom!
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Thanks Suli!
That just looks retro and odd!
ReplyDeletei applaud the women brave enough to wear that thing!;/
ReplyDeleteI have seen those in Kuwait LOL
ReplyDeleteYesterday I went to GO Sport and saw the almost the same suit :/
ReplyDeleteI don't like it ...it makes me feel like an alien :/
Swimming is all about feeling free and light..whats the use of swimming with ur clothes on?
ReplyDeletelol @ the surfer.
ReplyDeletebas I kinda don't blame them, because how else would they swim? They eed to cover up.
everyone deserves a chance..and being muthajba doesn't mean u cannot do sports anymore.
ReplyDeleteSoon they will wear this in marina mall! wait and see !
ReplyDeletenot that attractive!
ReplyDeletePurgatory-
ReplyDeleteI find it odd too
Silver-
I havent seen any women in them yet!!
Sista=
I havent!!
SoooMa-
Wow! They sell'em at GO Sport! Interesting... on another note, Soooma, where have you been? Its been forever!
Adrenaline-
True
Ruby Woo-
But these are not even complying with the actual dress code, they get tight and stick to the body
Big Pearls-
I agree, but those are not comfortable, they are better off going to ladies swimming pools because whats the point with an Islamic dress code that is wet and sticking to your body and showing it off?
Grey-
Maybe as a fashion statement? :-P
..::Amu::..
Amu.. I think that is their point :-P
Im all for it !
ReplyDeleteSome ppl feel very strongly about covering up....that should not mean they must sacrifice enjoying themselves.
swimming with no bikini is just ....... :P
ReplyDeleteAwsome!! =D
ReplyDeleteBut I really wouldn't do it. As you said, no point of wearing a long thing if it's gonna stick to your body. Like a second layer of skin, nothing more! The Hijood thing is good but not for swimming =p maybe some other sport like football lol, you don't want your hijab to fly!
Wonderful :) It's not particularly nice... but I like the message it's sending.
ReplyDeleteAllah ebarek feha.. :) me3taza fe denha and enjoying her hobbies!
ReplyDeleteDelicately Realistic-
ReplyDeleteCovering up... OK I get it... but it does not really comply with the Islamic Dress code if you swim in it... It will stick to your body and shows it :-)
powder-
Heehee :-P
Fa6ma-
Yeah true :-) They are better of swimming in ladies' swimming pools
For other sport activities... I agree
likeairillrise-
Yeah :-)
nyxxie-
Maybe :-) I don t agree with it -for swimming I mean-
zain laish esma hijood
ReplyDeletesuch an ugly name
i have an islamic bathing suit and i LOVE IT
7ada good for swimming
eshda3wa-
ReplyDeleteHijab + hood
I am glad you like it :-)
ZEHBA muslim swim wear from Indonesia can be a good choice if you prefer more privacy.
ReplyDeleteTheir design include a full inner wear which also can be used as a gym wear.
It can be bought online through SOUQ.COM.
http://www.souq.com/modules/stores/store.php?id=297
Active Muslimah-
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link :-)
I've never seen hijood but I have seen burqini (the swim wear). when I saw it on youtube and blogs about burqini, i really had no interest of wearing them on. But when I saw it directly on the shop in gold coast and the styles they offer (some are more loose fit), i ended buying one. i tried them on beach and it's good. it's not too tight even after swimming though..
ReplyDeletewell, my friends did say I looked like an alien at first..