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Muslim swimwear banned on Cannes beaches August 12th, 2016

The authorities of the French city of Cannes have banned the wearing of burkini on the beaches - a bathing suit for Muslim women that completely covers the body in accordance with Islamic norms.

According to local media on Friday, Cannes Mayor David Lisnar issued an order that "prohibits access to the beaches of any person in inappropriate clothing that does not meet the rules of decency and the principles of secularity, as well as inconsistent with hygiene and safety standards."

Cannes authorities said that beachwear, which emphasizes religious affiliation, "could cause public disturbances when France became a target for terrorist attacks."

Also this week, authorities in the French city of Les Pins Mirabeau canceled an event at Speed ​​Water that was restricted to Muslim women in burkinis and their children.

Previously, the company for the organization of cultural and sports recreation Smile 13 rented a water park in Les Pins Mirabeau on September 10th. On this day, only Muslim women of all ages and boys under 10 years old could get into an institution with water attractions for 15 euros. At the same time, women had to be dressed exclusively in burkinis.

The decision to cancel the event was made "to stabilize the situation" after a loud public reaction and threats against the organizers. "We have witnessed absolutely outrageous reactions, Islamophobic, xenophobic and racist, which I strongly condemn. Given the circumstances, we need to calm the situation," Mayor Michel Amiel said.

Smile 13 also said that threatening messages began to come in against its employees. According to the organization, unknown people put several bullets in one of these letters.

In April 2011, France introduced a ban on wearing full-face Muslim clothing. French law forbids wearing such clothes in in public places. At the same time, it can be worn at home, in hotel rooms, in the premises of closed associations and enterprises, as well as in and near places of worship. The European Court of Human Rights in the summer of 2014 found this law lawful.

Burkini (eng. burkini, burka + bikini, also bodykini) is a bathing suit for orthodox Muslim women, which is made from 100% polyester. It consists of two parts, has a hood that fits tightly on the head and meets all Sharia requirements for women's clothing. In its cut, the burkini is close to pajamas and covers the entire body of a woman with the exception of the feet, hands and face. There are also options for practicing not only swimming, but also other sports.

I really wanted to tell more about people, about Egyptian families
In the hotel where I'm at last time stopped, lived quite a few Egyptian and international families. I had never been so close to them before. And this time there was an opportunity to observe people from the outside, their relationships and attitude towards children.
Egyptian kids are very cute, especially those from mixed marriages. And there are many of them in Egypt!
Children are very independent in most cases. Parents treat them very reverently and tenderly. By the way, I noticed that the Egyptians treat not only their children with great tenderness, but also strangers. Especially men! (We practically don't see such undisguised love for children from men!) Children are allowed everything - they learn the world around them on their own. At the same time, parents carefully monitor them, but come to the rescue only in extreme situations. Attitude towards children is very even, calm, gentle and tactful. I have never seen anyone yell at a child and, moreover, raise a hand to him.
Children in Egyptian families are very musical, rhythmic and plastic. From birth, they move perfectly to the beat of music. No wonder Arabs are such wonderful dancers!

So the beach

Here is a photo of a charming mixed family: HE is an Egyptian, SHE is an Italian and their two charming daughters. A family came from England, where they live permanently. Two more adults are HER compatriots, perhaps even relatives - from Italy. I sunbathed with this family on the beach for several days and admired everyone. And the kids just won me over.

And here are the Arab families. This is a city beach. Here all the rules of behavior of Arab women among strangers are observed.

this is how arab women sunbathe on the beach

and this is how Arab families bathe:

men and boys go to swim far away in the sea, and women with children sit in shallow water. Moreover, Arab women bathe in special clothes.

Here is the characteristic bathing suit of an Arab woman: pantaloons (or even a whole one-piece suit of trousers and a jacket - with long sleeve, similar to that of divers), without fail a dress on top (approximately knee length) made of light fabric that dries quickly and does not stick to the body, does not fit it; necessarily a scarf that covers the hair.

Quite often you can see that Arab women do not bathe at all. They enter the water only with their feet and watch the bathing children.
I met this woman in the veil later in the shower. She bathed the children there fresh water. She didn’t take off her burqa, but opened her face a little. A very young and pretty woman. At my smile and praise of her children, she very friendly smiled back at me.
And on the beach, only her eyes were visible through a small slit in the scarf....

In some Arab countries there are so-called women's days, when only women and small children are allowed to enter the beach. Contrary to the official position, this tradition does not find an overwhelming response and is especially not liked by representatives of the tourism industry. A couple of years ago, it got to the point that in Dubai, after court hearings, they reduced the number of women's days four to three a week.

However, a woman may well come to an ordinary beach, there is no strict ban on this. Only now the gentle sea and the warm sun do not relieve them of the obligation to comply with the standards of appearance. Arab women bathe in clothes, and often with a closed head. One must think that this is a dubious pleasure, not to mention the fact that a dress stuck to it does not contribute to a chaste look.

Hotel Hyatt in Zanzibar is located on the main city beach. It so happened that my windows overlooked the beach. Armed with a telephoto camera, I took pictures of girls and women. Moreover, many of them were so curvaceous that I involuntarily thought: maybe it’s right that in clothes ...

The one who thinks that all Arab girls are enslaved individuals, wrapped from head to toe in a veil and obeying the whims of a despot husband, is mistaken. In fact, everything is not so, and now you will see it.

The most beautiful Arab girls

Meet Afef Jnifen - model and TV presenter from Tunisia. Possessing strong character and the desire for independence, she ignored the standards of society and went to study in Switzerland. This was followed by a move to Paris, where she was offered to become a model. The work gave her an invaluable gift - the opportunity to travel. But for her it turned out to be Italy, where she lives to this day.

French dancer of Algerian origin Amelia Zidane. This beauty is not only one of the TOP 5 belly dancers in the world, but is also the first dancer to appear on the cover of a gloss without being a model.

The real sex symbol of the Middle East comes from Lebanon. From childhood, the girl was pretty and incredibly talented. At 16, she won the Miss Lebanon pageant. By the age of 20, she began to decorate the covers of fashion glossies, and in 2002 her career as a singer began. At 18, she gave birth to a daughter, and in 2009 she became a grandmother.

Nancy Ajram - famous singer originally from Beirut. She released her first album at the age of 15, and at 17 she joined the list of professional artists in Lebanon. But she won fans not only with her sweet voice, but also with an interesting appearance: a brunette with bright blue eyes.

Stylish arab girls

Wife and mother of the heir. She is considered one of the stylish women of the Islamic world, and this is not surprising. The wardrobe of a Moroccan princess is filled with evening dresses with traditional patterns and embroidered precious stones. At social events, she looks like a sultana from the movie "Magnificent Age".

Dina Abdulaziz is a slender and incredibly beautiful brunette, mother of three children and wife of a prince Saudi Arabia. Long time Dina and her husband lived in New York, and it was there that she formed the opinion that Arab girls can also choose what to wear.

By the way, in the summer of 2016, Dina Abdulaziz became the chief editor of the fashion magazine Vogue Arabia.

Hijab and oriental girls

Arab girls in hijab are a separate category of oriental beauty. As the proverb says: "The wife is the rose of the house." Therefore, in Islam female beauty should be hidden from prying eyes.

See how beautiful Arab girls look (photos below) in a hijab.

And if a young girl is still allowed to be uncovered, then for married women the absence of a hijab is unforgivable. Today, this traditional dress is mandatory in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan. And in countries such as Tajikistan, Turkey and Tunisia, wearing the hijab in public institutions and educational institutions forbidden.

Myths about the appearance of Arab girls

Many people believe that Arabs (without exception) are black-haired, with dark skin and black eyes, and all Arab girls are plump and have curly hair. But this is not so, because most of them are very similar to Europeans, but they have an oriental twist.

The Middle East is actually a place of mixing of three races: African, European and Asian. Describing the Arab world, it should be noted that it is diverse. For example, in Syria, Lebanon and Algeria, the skin of the population ranges from light milky to chocolate, and in Sudan, beige and olive shades are very common.

Eyes are the highlight that all Arab girls have. Photos of the bewitching views presented in this article are proof of this. The shade of the eyes is from bright blue to black, the figure of oriental beauties resembles a guitar, and hair is not only dark shades.

Arab girls know a lot about natural beauty and cosmetics. That is why many beauty secrets Oriental women deserve special attention:

• Argan oil is the number 1 product in the box of Arab beauties. It is applied in its pure form on the face, eyelashes, eyebrows and hair.
• Amla extract is a miracle remedy for rapid hair growth. You can use both powder and oil.
• Rose water is a wonderful refreshing facial tonic that can replace the micellar water familiar to many women.
• Turmeric is the basis of face masks. To prepare, mix 2 tbsp. l. milk and the same amount of rose water, a pinch of turmeric and 50 g of flour.

Arabic models

Girls always dream of conquering the catwalks of the world, and in Eastern world such desires also exist. Here are a few beauties who have conquered the world catwalks.

Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid - First Representative Arab world, climbing the western catwalks. In the mid-70s, she posed for Vogue and participated in the shows of Yves Saint Laurent, Klein, Versace.

Kenza Furati is the first Arab model of Muslim origin to take part in a photo shoot in a bikini.

Hana Ben Abdelsalem is a Tunisian model and face of Lancome.

Reema Fakih is the first woman from the Arab world to win the Miss USA title.

singers

Zizi Adele is an Egyptian singer born in Kuwait. Glory to the girl came in 2005, when she took 3rd place in the song contest "Star Academy". After 2 years, she signed a contract with largest company musical production in the Arab countries.

Latifa is a Tunisian singer whose first album was released in 1988. The beauty sings not only in Arabic, but also in French. To date, she has released 70 clips, 20 albums and starred in several films.

Sofia El Marik is a singer who starred in a diaper commercial at the age of 4. At the age of 15, she got the role of Sophia Loren in a Moroccan film. Singing career began with participation in the show "Star Academy".

Melissa, like many previous Arab girls, was born in Lebanon and is considered one of the popular singers in the Arab world. Melissa sang a duet with the famous musician Akon.

Amar Al Tash is the most photogenic artist in the Arab world. In 2008 she became the most sexy woman, and in 2010 she was in 15th place in the TOP-100 of the sexiest Arab beauties.

Amina Kaddour is a supermodel, originally from Algeria.

actresses

Continues our rating "Beautiful Arab girls" actress from Syria - Sulaf Favakerji. Remarkably, she became famous thanks to her bright eyes. She has acted in many Syrian soap operas, in 2008 she was one of the torchbearers at the summer Olympic Games, and in 2011 defended Bashar al-Assad.

Makhtab Keramati is an Iranian-Persian actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador.

Nadine Agnathios is a green-eyed beauty and a Lebanese TV news anchor.

Diana Karazon is a Jordanian-Palestinian Arab actress. But she became famous thanks to her participation in the Superstar competition and has since been recognized as the most successful singer in Jordan.

Gabrielle Bow Rashid is an Arab actress and Miss Lebanon title holder. After the beauty contest, she began to receive offers from Lebanese film companies, and also starred in many videos.

Egyptian beauties

Undoubtedly, Cleopatra is considered one of the most beautiful Egyptians in the world, but we can only judge her external data from the words of historians. But what the daughters of famous pharaohs have become now, we can find out from the photographs of the following beauties.

Yara Naum - was born in Cairo, and in 2008 became the owner of the title "Miss Egypt".

Elham Vagdi - represented her homeland at the Miss Universe contest.

Arva Gouda is a model and actress who won the Egyptian Oscar for Best Actress.

The most stylish and powerful woman in the Arab world

Her way of dressing shocked United Arab Emirates. Girls living in Islamic states, admire her beauty, style and strong character. It is not surprising, because the former mayor of Qatar allowed his wife not only to remove the hijab, but also to participate in public affairs.

Meet Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Minsed - mother of 7 children, one of the most stylish first ladies in the world and a public figure.

Having met her future husband at the age of 18, she was in no hurry to catch her luck by the tail, but first entered the university, completed an internship at prestigious American universities, and only then got married.

In her images there is no hint of the true "fashion of Qatar", where women are dressed in abayas and wear headscarves. On rare occasions, Moza may appear wearing trousers, but she always wears a stylish turban on her head.

Now she is 59 years old, and you must admit that she looks amazing, and this once again emphasizes that Arab girls (photo confirms this) can also look stylish and beautiful. However, there are rumors that in order to preserve her youth, Sheikha Moza underwent 12 plastic surgery and spent about two million dollars. And those who have ever dealt with her foundation admire not only her appearance, but also with determination, perseverance, authority and incredible ability to work.

Style is the main weapon against stereotypes

These Arab girls and women challenged their traditions and became trendsetters, founders of their own brands and designers. No, we are not talking about representatives of Europe or America. A story about modern beautiful women East.

Rania Al-Abdullah is a wife and mother of four children, one of whom is crown prince kingdoms. IN Everyday life she prefers jeans and T-shirts, but at social events she shines in luxurious outfits from famous designers. By the way, Giorgio Armani himself has repeatedly called her the main muse.

Asma Al-Ahras is the graceful first lady of Syria. Due to the fact that she grew up in England, instead of a hijab, she prefers to wear European style. Even stylists admire her carefully selected wardrobe, because Asma chooses her own outfits.

Amira Al-Taweel - princess and ex-wife prince of Saudi Arabia.

It is very different from our usual idea of ​​what Arab young girls should be like. Amira is a human rights activist and, even after becoming a member royal family, did not change its principles.