In recent years, women in Arab markets during Ramadan have been increasingly wearing the abaya, a traditional, loose-fitting ...

The traditional abaya is a simple, black, long-sleeved, robe-like dress that Muslim women wear to conceal their bodies. It usually covers everything except a woman’s face, feet and hands.

France’s new ban on abayas is simply the latest restriction that will disproportionately target Muslim girls, effectively controlling their bodies in public spaces through their choice of clothing.