Theresa Corbin, who converted to Islam at age 21, chooses to wear the hijab, or head scarf. Other Muslim women around the world wear various garments as part of their faith. Click through the gallery to learn more about them, and read<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2014%2F10%2F14%2Fopinion%2Fmuslim-convert-irpt%2F" target="_blank"> Corbin's story</a> to discover why they are worn. <br /><br />The hijab, pictured here, is one of the most common items worn by Muslim women. The scarf typically covers the hair, neck and chest but not the face.
Theresa Corbin, who converted to Islam at age 21, chooses to wear the hijab, or head scarf. Other Muslim women around the world wear various garments as part of their faith. Click through the gallery to learn more about them, and read Corbin's story to discover why they are worn.

The hijab, pictured here, is one of the most common items worn by Muslim women. The scarf typically covers the hair, neck and chest but not the face.
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The niqab is a veil that covers the face but has an opening for the eyes.
Niqab —
The niqab is a veil that covers the face but has an opening for the eyes.
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Niqab is usually accompanied by the abaya, a long, loose black robe.
Abaya —
Niqab is usually accompanied by the abaya, a long, loose black robe.
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The chador is another kind of loose, full-length robe or cloak. It covers the head but not the face.
Chador —
The chador is another kind of loose, full-length robe or cloak. It covers the head but not the face.
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The burqa covers a woman from head to toe in a loose veil. It covers the face completely and has a mesh section over the eyes that allows the wearer to see. It is widely worn in Afghanistan.
Burqa —
The burqa covers a woman from head to toe in a loose veil. It covers the face completely and has a mesh section over the eyes that allows the wearer to see. It is widely worn in Afghanistan.
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