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Bookmark or Share- Burkini - WikipediaA burkini (or burqini; portmanteau of burqa and bikini, though qualifying as neither of these garments) is a style of swimsuit for women. The suit covers the whole body except the face, the hands, and the feet, while being light enough for swimming.
- A Brief History of the BurqiniCulture. A Brief History of the Burqini. From French beaches and waterparks to the Olympic beach-volleyball courts, the full-length swimwear has caused controversy. By Yasmeen Serhan. A volunteer...
- What Are Burkinis? Why Are They Banned? - National Geographic Education ...A burqa is a head-to-toe outer garment worn by some Muslim women when they are in public. A bikini is a two-piece swimsuit. Burkinis are simply full-body swimsuits. Dark burkinis are often indistinguishable from wetsuits worn by surfers and divers.
- The Burkini: A Closer Look At The Swimwear That's Making Headlines - NPRThe burkini was created by a Lebanese-born Australian woman. Aheda Zanetti is credited with inventing the alternative swim gear in 2004 to accommodate a hijab-wearing niece who wanted to...
- The History of the Burkini - WWDThe word burkini is a portmanteau of burka and bikini. The covered-up swimwear gained visibility in the market in 2004 after Aheda Zanetti, a Lebanese Australian Muslim, popularized the...
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