With an increasing number of women opting for some form of purdah, it is interesting to find what men have to say about it…

• It’s in fashion nowadays, so girls who did not use to wear it, are now wearing it as a new trend. —Abrar Ahmed, 21

• I feel wearing hijab lends women elegance. I find it very nice, simple, and it also enhances their beauty, and there’s the religious element as well. I see it as a symbol of empowerment, security, confidence and independence. —Qambar Abbas, 21

• Honestly, hijab suits some and does not look good on others. I believe there are certain ways of wearing hijab, but nowadays we see different types of hijab that grab more attention and completely destroy the purpose of it." —Abdul Qudus Behari, 24

• For me, wearing hijab is simply a way to protect one’s face from the sun. —Tausee Razi Mallick, 23

• I think women look good wearing hijab and men usually prefer women who cover themselves rather than girls who are showing their skin. —Umair Zafar, 21

• Hijab for me is a protective shield that keeps the hounding evil eyes away. —Salman Rajan, 24

• Chehre ka nisf hissa zer-i-hijab kar ke / karte hain husn walay deedar mae rukaawat. —Syed Muhammad Raza Abidi, 22

• Hijab for me expresses the purity of a Muslim girl. —Haseeb Qureshi, 21

• I think girls look more beautiful in hijab. —Jahangir Jalil, 23

• My sister once told me that with hijab she feels more secure. She is doing her PhD in Hawaii. —Muhammad Suleman, 26