The laws are not the same in every muslim country.
"Most Turks are Muslims, but Turkish society is modern and predominantly secular, so European dress styles prevail. For your holiday in Turkey, dress the same as you would to visit France, Germany, Italy or the UK.
Many observant Turkish Muslim women (perhaps 30% of the female population) dress in tesettür, a headscarf and light cover-all topcoat, when going out in public. This satisfies the Islamic admonition to modest dress without infringing Turkish law which prohibits religious dress in public places.
You may see women in burka (full-body covering, with veil), but they will most likely be visitors from other countries with a stricter interpretation of Islamic dress traditions. Actually, the veil is outlawed in Turkey (but the law is little enforced), and even the wearing of headscarves in secular contexts (universities, government offices, etc.) is controversial."
Someone posted women want to wear them, I do not believe they all do. Lots of women live in very oppressive muslim countries. Look at Afghanistan and the Taliban culture police. Any hope of choice there?
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Still waiting for Maaze to post his photo in a burqa. Although how will we know it is him?
