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A burka, burqa or burqua, also called chador (چادر), is women's clothing covering the entire body and face. The eyes are covered with a 'net curtain' allowing the woman to see but preventing other people from seeing her eyes.
It is used by some Moslem women and was compulsory under Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
An attempt by students in The Netherlands to wear the burka in schools was forbidden because the school taught classes where non-verbal communication (sometimes through facial expression) was required.
See also Life under Taliban rule.
