2006-12-10 12:16:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Yes.
As the saying goes: "When in Rome, do as the Romans do".
2006-12-10 12:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dulcinea 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. I was in Morocco earlier this year and did not wear a scarf when I was outside. However, I could not step into the mosque without having my head covered. If you are not Muslim, you are not compelled to cover your head because that is part of their religion, not yours (unless you are Muslim). I also have a friend from Iran and he said it is the same in that country - unless you are Muslim, you are NOT compelled to cover your head. For the one that said if you have light hair or are blond - you should wear a scarf, that is not true either. The paleness of your skin alone will give away who you are (foreign, that is) - so hiding your hair color isn't going to always cut it.
2006-12-10 20:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by terryoulboub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,even foreign women have to wear scarfs and a long coat called manto in public.Women especially young generation don't like it, and to oppose this they wear very small scarfs that covers only top of the head and really tight and short mantos
2006-12-11 01:11:53 · answer #3 · answered by sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a woman to have her head uncovered in Iran would be like a woman wearing an outfit in public that exposes the buttocks (which I've seen at NASCAR races!).
Even if it is not illegal, it certainly would cause a level of unrest and unwanted interest.
Non-Muslims are, according to Koran, supposed to live as if they were a Muslim, which is to say, observing the Islamic moral laws.
2006-12-10 20:21:35 · answer #4 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When in Rome do as the Romans do.....when in Iran do as Iranian women do.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-13 22:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by daryavaush 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes foreign worman visting these countries have to wear the scarfs.
2006-12-10 20:19:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think, yes, it does apply to any women visiting Iran as well.
2006-12-10 20:19:07 · answer #7 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only in some temples and mosques, but if you're blond or light-haired, I'd wear one whenever you went out. You'll avoid a lot of unwanted attention.
2006-12-10 20:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
a headscarf (roosarie) and a jacket. you have to cover your arms legs and you can also wear that hole body thing that covers half your face aswell
this is only when your in public
2006-12-11 04:14:33 · answer #9 · answered by watching the sunset 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's interesting that they force this (if your facts are true) because in the Koran it says that there is no compulsion in religion.
2006-12-10 20:18:20 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋