The word "niqab" refers to a type of face covering worn by some Muslim women. It is a piece of clothing that covers the face, except for the eyes, and is often worn in public as a form of religious or cultural expression. Full definition
The right of women to wear niqabs during their citizenship ceremonies became a major election issue throughout Canada. (canadianlawyermag.com)
And on July 6 the French parliament began debating legislation that would outlaw the wearing of burqas and niqabs in public places. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Women were particularly turned off, Fraser says, when they asked Kenney about LGBTQ rights and the federal Tories» niqab ban at citizenship ceremonies, and he deflected. (macleans.ca)