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The dressing norms of the Islamic religion are widely known across the globe. Men and women belonging to Islamic religion need to cover certain parts of their bodies (including the head) while dressing. They need to maintain a certain level of modesty in their dressing styles. This is the reason, for decades; most women refrained from participating in water sports as there used to be no modest dresses in swimsuits.

But why should traditions deny a person its fundamental right? Every person deserves to indulge in sports if he/she wants and dressing norms should not come in its way. As a step to encourage Muslim women’s participation in water sports, a Muslim Woman herself took steps to design a modest swimsuit for them. This resulted in the invention of the Burkini in 2004. Also known as the Islamic swimwear, its name was derived from the term “Burqa”. A burkini covers the whole body from the head with an attached hood, thus keeping the modesty intact. A Burkini is very much different from a traditional swimsuit. Traditional swimsuit outlines the shape of your body as they stick to your bodies. They do not come with head covers and are generally short in length thus revealing a major portion of your body.

Few tips to choose the right Burkini Swimwear

Burkinis are available in different sizes and shapes for young girls and women. They consist of leggings attached to the tunic or come in the form of a stylish miniskirt swimsuit attached with leggings. Some sought after fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and lycra. You just need to keep in mind some simple points before buying. Go for dark colors like black, brown or dark blue. The light colors will make your body visible once the Burkini gets wet. Some Burkinis might not come with head covers, so check properly before buying. As far as the fabric is concerned, go for the ones that are breathable and won’t cause any trouble once wet. If you have skin issues, go for the ones with full sleeves.

Searching for a modest swimwear might be a little difficult as they are not widely available in normal sport wear stores. But there are numerous online Islamic clothing stores, which will give you a plethora of options. Once you successfully search a reliable and trust-able online Islamic clothing store, you are sure to get a Burqini of your choice. But before buying, read all the important product instructions and look at the pictures to know the exact shape of the swimwear. Make sure it meets all the criteria to qualify as your perfect pick. A Burkini is not only meant for Muslim women. Since it covers your whole body, it saves your skin from the sunrays. For people with skin problems, Burqinis are a great option to save yourselves from the effects of chlorine water.