Burqini
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A burqini (or burkini) swimsuit is a type of swimsuit for women designed by Lebanese Australian Aheda Zanetti under the company name Ahiida. The suit covers the whole body except the face, the hands and the feet (enough to preserve Muslim modesty), whilst being light enough to enable swimming. It was described as the perfect solution for Muslim women who want to swim but are uncomfortable about "revealing" bathing suits; see sartorial hijab for more information on modest Muslim dress. It looks rather like a full-length wetsuit with built-in hood, but somewhat looser and made of swimsuit material instead of rubber.[1]
"Burqini", a portmanteau of burqa (body) and bikini, is a registered trademark.
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- Ahiida Zanetti - Burqini swimwear
- Muslimah Swimwear
- Blog on trends in Muslimah Swimwear
- Bikini? No, burqini
- Burqa + bikini = Burqini for Muslim women lifeguards!
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