Streets of Ramallah, Palestine

[peacetraveler22]

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[onkel_hans]

Usually when I am going to/from the T-station, women smile to me. The exclusion is the women biking in black hijabs.

[peacetraveler22]

Women in Ramallah wear mostly color hijabs, many with bright designs. I only saw a few Muslim females wearing the more restrictive headwear, with most of their faces covered. I think the bright and decorative hijabs contribute to a more cheerful attitude because the females are able to reflect some element of personality and style by their fashion choice. Have you been to any Muslim country?

[onkel_hans]

I think that hijab and other restrictions on women's external appearance in public are very rational and useful in barbaric countries - it is a kind of protection. As the culture evolves there is no need in them anymore.

Muslim countries? I only once was in Turkey and actually, we two do live in one! ;) In the swimming pool by me, I could see so many girls and women even swimming in hijab ;)

[peacetraveler22]

I don't consider America to be a barbaric country, and some females in religious sects here also wear head coverings. Examples are the Amish and Quakers. So, I guess in some ways it's about control of appearance and limiting male temptation, but it's mostly tied to a conservative way of thinking and strict religious beliefs. There aren't many Muslims in my area, and the ones that work in my apartment complex only occasionally wear hijab. Here in DC, we have a huge Ethiopian population!! They are everywhere. :) I've never seen any woman wearing hijab in swimming pool in Arlington, VA, or local beaches not so far away. So, I guess it depends on the area of the country in which you're living.

[left_bank]

Thank you. It's very interesting.

[peacetraveler22]

My pleasure! It's a colorful place to visit. :)

[seadevil001]

Thank you. Rarely one can see life in Ramallah.

[peacetraveler22]

I think this area is not so interesting to readers, based on lack of comments. Or maybe on LJ people only wish to discuss hate and controversy? Seems to be the prevailing theme for successful bloggers on this platform sometimes. :)

[seadevil001]

Guess you right. "If it does not bleed it does not lead..." Sad.

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[andrey_kaminsky]

I do not have a lot of respect for the Muslim traditions, as well as for many other traditions. In principle, when the customs survived common sense that spawned them, how can there be respect for them? All respect is, in fact, fear of hurt.
When I was a student, I had a lot of friends, students from north Africa. They all liked to drink vodka and eat pork. Staying in their home country, they have showed that they were religious, in order not to be subject to condemnation of others, and the others demonstrating their religiousness to them for the same purpose. Useless, senseless cycle. All these burqas, hijabs and beards of half of the face is a temporary fashion, which after 100 years no one will remember. I choose eternal values ​​- sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll.

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[peacetraveler22]

I always sleep horribly, so this is no excuse for a shitty mood! :) I agree that in some countries women wear hijab only out of necessity or fear of being tortured, or even killed. However, others choose to wear it voluntarily. Wearing hijab in America or other Western nations is not a requirement; in fact, in some places, it's a burden and open invitation for harassment. Yet, they still do it. For some, religion is their saving grace in life. It's the only way they maintain hope and faith in their lifetime. You and me are different. We find solace and comfort in more worldly pleasures.

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[andrey_kaminsky]

Cats purr make the world better:)
I had almost ceased to miss Inamora.

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[peacetraveler22]

I'm glad your inamora addiction has been cured! :)

[ankol1]

Perfect! Ramallah women are beautiful.

[peacetraveler22]

I agree! In Palestine and Israel, I encountered the most beautiful women in all of my travels. Even more beautiful than in Russia. Sorry, I know Russians claim to have a monopoly on beautiful girls, but they can be found everywhere in the world! I love dark hair and eyes, and this is the common appearance there for both males and females.

[ankol1]

The best girls in Russia are from Rostov. Frequently they are darkhaired and darkeyed.

[peacetraveler22]

I haven't been to Rostov, so I can't agree or disagree! :)