Photos tagged as modesty

Lici being modest in the Blue Mosque

When we entered the Blue Mosque, we (the girls) were asked to cover shoulders, midriffs, and from knees down to ankles. Everyone had to remove shoes, though Trav was allowed inside in boardshorts; and we were surprised that they didn't care if we covered our hair or not. Out of respect to the locals who were there to pray, Nadine and I covered our hair (following the locals' lead), and thought it rude of other Westerners who didn't cover their hair... funny how easy it is to adapt to someone else's way of life - out of respect for their beliefs

• Date: 23 April 2008
• Photographer: lici3: gallery
• Location: Istanbul, Turkey
• Tags: mosque blue head scarf pashmina covering modesty
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