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Abaya

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A·ba·ya  (-b), Lake
A lake of southwest Ethiopia in the Great Rift Valley south-southwest of Addis Ababa. It was discovered in 1896 and has several inhabited islands.

a·bay·a  (-b)
n.
A loose, usually black robe worn by Muslim women, especially in Arabic-speaking regions, covering the body from head to toe and often worn with a headscarf and veil.

[Colloquial Arabic 'abya, from Arabic 'ab'a, variant of 'ab', aba.]
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Noun1.Abaya - (Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toeabaya - (Arabic) a loose black robe from head to toe; traditionally worn by Muslim women
robe - any loose flowing garment
Arabic, Arabic language - the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects


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On the traditional abaya garment seen regularly in Abu Dhabi, Wu said, "Coming here I was very intrigued by the abaya.
According to a press release issued by religious ministry here on Saturday, the Saudi government this time has declared mandatory Abaya (lengthy coat) as daily dress and part of Ihram and imposed ban on women coming out of residence without wearing Abaya, otherwise they would be sent back.
Byline: Bassma Al Jandaly, Staff Reporter Dubai: All female staff at Dubai Bank, Muslim and non-Muslim, must wear a shailah (head scarf) and abaya (black cloak covering the whole body) starting this Ramadan, Gulf News has learnt.
 
 
 
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