evidence: Abrahamic / Middle Eastern Islam Important Principles A Glossary of Islamic Clothing Print Yasser Chalid / Getty Images Islam Important Principles Prayer Salat Prophets of Islam The Quran Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr Hajj and Eid Al Adha By Huda Huda Islam Expert M.Ed., Loyola University–Maryland B.S., Child Development, Oregon State University Huda is an educator, school administrator, and author who has more than two decades of experience researching and writing about Islam online. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on July 19, 2024 Muslims generally observe modest dress, but the variety of styles and colors have various names depending on the country. Here is a glossary of the most common names of Muslim clothes for both men and women, along with photos and descriptions. These garments range from the hijab and abaya commonly worn by women in the Middle East to the shalwar kameez popular in South Asia. Understanding these different styles helps us appreciate the rich cultural diversity within the Muslim world. Hijab Blend Images / Getty Images The word Hijab is sometimes used to generally describe a Muslim woman's modest dress.