Why is the hijab so rare among Pakistanis?

[Deeba1234]

Re: Why is the hijab so rare among Pakistanis?

@SaeedinPakistan

Guess religion doesn’t appeal to everyone in Pakistan. Some people just don’t subscribe to the same religious beliefs as you. Living in Pakistan doesn’t mean I have to wear a hijab or offer prayers. No where in constitution does it that I’m supposed to do all that. Why can’t people mind their own business and not care about other people’s religious beliefs or lack thereof.** Then there’s the weather. Here in Karachi, the majority can’t afford air conditioning at home, during travel or at work. Do you expect women to cover up in black and soak up all the heat. They feel hot too.** Why can’t you let people be. Those who want to wear Hijab should wear it, but forcing it on someone is plain wrong.

@sahr

Hehe the weather excuse isnt going to save us..atleast its better than Saudia..

Arab women don’t cover up anywhere near as much as desi women do at home.. They might wear hijab outdoors but when at home it’s perfectly normal for them to show more skin. It’s almost unheard of for them to live in a joint family setup so I guess it’s easier in that respect to not have to worry about covering up cos bils etc are wandering around.. I don’t know a single arab girl that would keep her arms and legs covered up in this heat at home (I’m talking about the UK lol, so it’s not even as hot at 30C) whilst wearing shorts even at home would be a massive NO for most desi girls..