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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Danielle Summer

Gaza Women Are Sleeping In Their Prayer Robes In Preparation For Israel's Strikes

Palestinian women and girls are relying on their prayer robes to help them face the most catastrophic moments of conflict. Photo: AFP / HAZEM BADER

As Eid al-Fitr celebrations loom, Palestinian women and girls are relying on their prayer robes to help them face the most catastrophic moments of conflict.

Known as both an "isdal" and "toub salah" amongst Muslims, the prayer cover-up can be a singular piece of material that covers the whole body during prayers, not including the face. An isdal can also be made up of two pieces of material that create a skirt and veil that covers the women and girls past the hips.

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